• Storm Cell Spurs Multiple Calls

    By Published On: June 29, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 370

    A storm cell containing strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain moving through Stamford around 5pm yesterday resulted in multiple calls. At 4:54 pm the 911 center received multiple calls for people requiring assistance and around Wallacks Point area of Stamford on Long island Sound. A report of 2 kayakers requiring assistance was reported as well a vessel with [...]

  • North Stamford home explosion

    By Published On: June 20, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 374

    Home partially collapsed At 07:20 this morning the Stamford 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call reporting that the house next door to the callers on Woodbine Road had exploded and was on fire.  The caller further reported that 2 people and multiple pets were in the house attempting to get out.  Stamford Fire Department Engine [...]

  • 7 Year Old Stamford Resident Donates Protective Masks to Stamford First Responders

    By Published On: June 11, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 347

    **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Thursday, June 11, 2020, Stamford, Connecticut 7 Year Old Stamford Resident Donates Protective Masks to Stamford First Responders Members of the Stamford Fire Department joined staff members from Stamford Hospital to accept a generous donation of 600 N-95 protective face masks. The masks were a gift from 7 year old Stamford resident, [...]

  • Retired Firefighter Raymond Knebel Has Passed Away

    By Published On: June 3, 2020Categories: Member NewsViews: 464

    Firefighter Raymond Knebel 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. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020. He was born in [...]