Striking the Turn of River and Glenbrook Neighborhoods (Stamford, CT. May 5, 2020) Fires broke out in two Stamford homes during the overnight with one resulting in an injured resident. The first fire broke out at 1:18 am when neighbors […]
(Stamford, Ct) – At 11:59 pm the Stamford Fire Department responded to the area of 160 Wallacks Drive for a 9-1-1 report of “someone in a kayak in trouble”. Upon arrival, the Deputy Chief was met by the caller who […]
(Stamford, CT) – At 6:13 pm the Stamford Fire Department responded to 137 Big Oak Road for a 9-1-1 call from the homeowner reporting a brush fire on the property in close proximity to the house. Upon arrival, Engine 9 […]
Cognetta’s Funeral Home Suffers only Minor Smoke and Water Damage At 18:43 hours, while returning from a previous EMS incident, Stamford Fire Engine 4 from the East Side Fire Station observed a heavy smoke condition in the area of Myrtle […]
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 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 […]
Welcome Chief Morris. We wish you the best! Stamford volunteers get new assistant fire chief
It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Michael (Mickey) Bruce Coppola. Mickey, age 89 of Lake Worth, Florida formerly of Stamford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. He […]
It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain John Kotosky. At Stamford High School, John played varsity football as an offensive and defensive tackle. In his senior year, he was co-captain […]
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Lieutenant Fredric Carl Padgett. Sr.. Fred passed away peacefully on October 5, 2019 in Stamford at the age of 81. Fred was born on […]
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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 […]
