10 Nov 1998 – Atlantic Street Multi Family Residential Fire
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 15, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 689[nggallery id=6]
City of Stamford’s New Fireboat
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 15, 2013Categories: Department News, UncategorizedTags: Apparatus, FeaturedViews: 591MetalCraft Marine delivered a new fireboat to the Stamford Fire Department this past August. The 35'9''x10'9" FireStorm 32 is powered by two 420-hp Cummins 5.9 engines matched with two Hamilton 274 waterjets. It is equipped with a Hale 1500 fire pump which can pump 1,750 gpm. The vessel has a top speed of 38 knots. [...]
24 Jul 2000 Lipton Place Residential House Fire
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 14, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 299Photographer: unknown [nggallery id=5]
22 Sep 2006 – Large Scare Realistic Terrorism Drill
This drill was conducted with support of the Federal government. City Operations crews worked through the evening before to get the scene ready. Responding of emergency services had no idea what to expect. The drill was conducted in real time and truly tested the skills and resources of the Stamford Fire Department. Photographer: Captain Phil [...]
11 Jan 2011 – Horton Street House Fire
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 14, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 289This was a stubborn one-alarm basement fire on a cold winter night. Crews worked hard to confine the fire to the basement of the structure. [nggallery id=3]
City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign
STAMFORD, CT – As Stamford residents prepare to enjoy the Holiday Season the Mayor’s Office, Office of Public Safety and Stamford Police Department (SPD) are doing their part to protect residents. In order to prevent drunk driving they will be implementing plans to enhance public safety through public awareness, better enforcement, and increased police visibility [...]
Winter Storm Is On It’s Way – Be Prepared!
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 13, 2013Categories: Media ReleasesTags: FeaturedViews: 267INCIDENT: Winter Storm Watch – Be Prepared Friday, December 13, 2013 12:00 PM, Stamford A winter storm is expected to impact Stamford late Saturday morning through late Sunday morning. Strong winds 15 to 25 MPH could be expected with possible wind gusts up to 30 mph. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet and/or ice [...]
Stamford Fire Department toy drive seeks toy donations
Stamford Fire Department is seeking toy donations for its eighth annual holiday toy drive. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at a Stamford firehouse between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days of the week. Gift cards, wrapping paper and scotch tape are also needed. Toys will go to children at [...]
Martin recruits retired veteran to lead fire department
By Captain Philip HayesPublished On: December 5, 2013Categories: Department News, In The NewsViews: 316Welcome back Chief Brown! Martin recruits retired veteran to lead fire departmentMayor David Martin has selected former Stamford Fire & Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brown as the city's new fire chief, an appointment cheered Thursday by firefighters from both the career and volunteer ranks. Brown, a 40-year veteran of Stamford's fire services, retired last [...]