Daring Water Rescues Made During Dangerous Winter Storm Conditions STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE TWO PEOPLE FROM SUBMERGED TRUCK DURING NOR'EASTER STAMFORD, CT (February 1, 2021) – At 2:10 PM this afternoon and during the peak of today's nor'easter, Stamford firefighters were […]
Rapidly Deteriorating Weather Conditions Did Not Hamper Firefighter’s Efforts to Quickly Contain the Fire. EARLY MORNING FIRE AT 66 TREAT AVENUE IN STAMFORD STAMFORD, CT (February 1, 2021) – At 01:19 this morning, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report […]
EARLY MORNING 2-ALARM FIRE AT 6 SMOKE HILL DRIVE IN NORTH STAMFORD STAMFORD, CT (December 4, 2020) – Shortly after midnight, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire on Smoke Hill Drive in North Stamford. Due to […]
Stamford Firefighters Stabilize Damaged Areas of Home STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STABILIZE DAMAGED NORTH STAMFORD HOME STAMFORD, CT (November 29, 2020) – At 4:40 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had collided into a house on […]
As published in today’s Stamford Advocate. Stamford firefighters knock down heavy basement fire When they arrived, the residents had already fled to the streets thanks to their smoke detectors, authorities said in a news release. The Stamford Fire Department urged […]
In 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!
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 — […]
This article about our newest aerial truck was recently published in Fire Apparatus Magazine. The Stamford (CT) Fire Department was in the market for a rear-mount aerial ladder to replace one of the three aerials in its fleet, so it put together […]
The Stamford Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has placed into service a new Engine 4 today. Engine 4 is stationed in the Eastside Fire Station on Shippan Avenue and primarily serves the Shippan, Cove, and East Side […]
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). […]
Here 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 […]
Here are some facts about home holiday fires One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems. When Christmas trees catch fire, they are more likely to result in a serious fire. On average, one of […]
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain Robert F. (Bobby) Herrman. Bobby, beloved for his sparkling smile, quiet strength and golden heart, slipped away peacefully on December 3, 2020 with […]
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the death of retired Firefighter Robert (“Willy”) Ernest Pilcher of Darien, CT. Willy passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 following a brief illness. Born in Stamford on April […]
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Captain James Patrick Bailey. Jim, age 73, of Stamford passed away at his home on August 1, 2020. Jim was born on August 26, 1946 […]
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Raymond Peter Knebel at the age of 93. Ray was a lifelong resident of Stamford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, firefighter and friend to all. […]
You are cordially invited to the Stamford History Center (formally the Stamford Historical Society) gala benefit dinner in honor of “Stamford’s Firefighting Heroes” on Thursday, April 27, 2018 The event will be held at the “The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s”, 2748 Boston Post […]
During a violent afternoon storm on August 7, 1882, lightning struck the wooden steeple of the Presbyterian Church and set it afire. The church then was on the north side of Broad St. between Bedford and Summer. Atlantic Hose Co. […]
Below is a an article from the December 18, 1874 Stamford Advocate that tells the story of a barn fire on Meadow Street. Fire Apparatus from the Atlantic Hose Company needed to be hauled from the center of town to […]
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 […]
In 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!
Research shows that 30 years ago, you had about 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, you have only 3 or 4 minutes. TODAY national investigative correspondent Jeff Rossen conducts a dramatic demonstration that shows why, and how you […]
Here are some facts about home holiday fires One of every three home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems. When Christmas trees catch fire, they are more likely to result in a serious fire. On average, one of […]
HIGHLIGHTS 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 […]