March 1913 – Spot, The Luther Street Station Mascot Is Killed
The article below was published in a March 1913 edition of The Advocate. It tells the sad story of how the Spot, the Luther Street Station Dalmatian was run over by an apparatus being backed into the fire station. There were two motorized apparatus purchased in the years just prior to Spots death. The one [...]
Pet dog saved in Stamford condo fire
Here is an article about last night's condo fire in which Firefighters were able to rescue a dog. http://blog.ctnews.com/stamford411/2015/01/30/pet-dog-saved-in-stamford-condo-fire/
1/29/2015 – Stamford Firefighters Rescue Dog From Condo Fire
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: January 30, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Photo GalleryTags: structure fireViews: 354Three Engines, a Truck Company, a Rescue Company and a Deputy Chief (Incident Commander) were dispatched to 1611 Washington Blvd for a report of an activated fire alarm. Engine 5 was first to arrive on the scene of a three story townhouse condominium complex and initially saw no visible signs of smoke or fire. On [...]
Shippan chimney fire drives residents from home
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: January 29, 2015Categories: In The NewsTags: structure fireViews: 283An article published today about last nights Chimney Fire on Shippan Point. http://blog.ctnews.com/stamford411/2015/01/29/shippan-chimney-fire-drives-residents-from-home/
1/28/2015 – A Chimney Fire With Extension At 172 Fairview Ave. is Quickly Brought Under Control
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: January 29, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Photo GalleryTags: structure fireViews: 389A Box assignment of three Engines, a Truck Company, a Rescue Company and the Deputy Chief (Incident Commander) responded to a report of a possible structure fire, smoke on the second floor of a two story residential home on Shippan Point. Engine 4 was first to arrive and observed embers shooting from the Chimney, indicating [...]
Captain, He Bought Eggs… A Book By Retired Chief Fire Marshal Carmine Speranza
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: January 29, 2015Categories: The SFD In HistoryTags: FeaturedViews: 429In 2001, retired Chief Fire Marshal Carmine Speranza published a collection of true stories with black and white photographs about his first 10 years on the line as a Stamford, CT firefighter. The stories took place mostly in the 1970s. It was called "Captain, He Bought Eggs". The book plays an important role in [...]
Mayor Declares Snow Emergency, Blizzard Warning and Costal Flood Watch In Effect
STAMFORD, CT - A coastal storm will bring the potential for heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous cold from Monday evening through Tuesday night. Up to 30 inches of snowfall is expected in the City of Stamford. A Blizzard Warning has been issued from this afternoon through Tuesday night. And a Coastal Flood Watch is [...]
Indoor Safety Emergency Preparedness Tips
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: January 26, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Safety FactsTags: FeaturedViews: 664HIGHLIGHTS Use fireplaces, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space. Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home. Keep as much heat as possible inside your home. Check the temperature in your home often during [...]
Urgent Winter Weather Message – Blizzard Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch in effect from Monday afternoon on January 26, 2015 through Tuesday January 27, 2015 evening. Heaviest snow and strongest winds are predicted to occur overnight Monday into Tuesday. Tonight: A slight chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Wind chill values [...]