A New Engine 9 Has Gone Into Service Today
The Stamford Fire Department is pleased to announce our new 2016 KME Severe Service 1500 GPM Pumper Engine has been placed into service today as Engine 9. Engine 9 is stationed at the Turn of River Fire Station #2 (on Roxbury Road). It has a 1000 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon foam tank. [wonderplugin_gridgallery [...]
Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Host Kids Halloween Party with Sparky the Fire Dog on Sunday!
The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) will host its free annual fire safety Halloween party, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th at the Sheraton Hotel in Stamford (700 Main St.). There’s only treats, no tricks, at this party, which will [...]
Four Stamford Firefighters Receive Meritorious Service Award For A Recent Successful CPR Resuscitation
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: October 25, 2016Categories: Member NewsTags: Award, CPR, Emergency Medical Service, EMSViews: 440On September 3rd, 2016, Engine Co. #6 was dispatched, along with a paramedic ambulance from Stamford EMS, to a residence on Glenbrook Road for a report of an 86-year-old male who was unconscious and not breathing. Members initiated medical care, including CPR, oxygen and ventilations. They applied the AED which indicated no shock advised. Members continued [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter George F. Heinlein Obituary (from 1/2/2011)
We were recently notified that retired Firefighter George F Heinlein passed away back in 2011, In an effort to properly recognize his service to the City of Stamford, we are posting his obituary from back then. George F. Heinlein of Ridgefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Born and raised in Stamford, he was [...]
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Promotes Closing Your Door To Slow The Fire
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: October 23, 2016Categories: In The News, Safety FactsViews: 541In the event of a fire, closing your door could slow the spread of smoke, heat and flames and make a life-saving difference. Know it, sing it, do it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUqjNF_DNkQ
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Robert Callahan Has Passed Away
Robert Michael Callahan, 89, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 19, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1927 to Patrick and Mary Harrington Callahan, he was educated at St John's School and Stamford High School. He was a lifelong Stamford resident [...]
The 2016 Stamford Fire Department Promotional Video
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: October 21, 2016Categories: Department NewsTags: Featured, VideoViews: 517Here is the latest SFD promotional video. Special thanks to Puckstopper Photography (Jon and Bill Tenca), Stamford Fire Pix (Frank Blefari) and retired Firefighter Rich Gillespie for the many photos that were contributed and are used in this video. Enjoy! Music Copyright: Run Boy Run by Woodkid (with permission through youtube) https://youtu.be/_7BOZPdwTDg
“The Fallen and the Brave” Music Video In Support of America’s Fallen Fire Heroes
Singer/songwriter Dave Carroll honors firefighters who died while protecting their communities. This tribute was shot at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland and with the Vigilant Hose Company of Emmitsburg. Help survivors of America's fallen fire heroes -- Text FIREHERO to 80077. When prompted, reply to complete your donation. Produced by the National [...]
3 Alarm Fire Quickly Contained by Stamford Fire Fighters
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: October 20, 2016Categories: Media ReleasesTags: Featured, structure fireViews: 399Fast Spreading Fire in Condominium Complex Contained to Two Units Stamford Firefighters were able to quickly contain a large fire that threatened an entire condominium complex on Southfield Avenue. Firefighters were initially dispatched to a brush fire outside of the building in the Waterside Green complex, located at 1 Southfield Avenue. First arriving fire companies [...]