• MULTI-AGENCY EASTER SUNDAY RESPONSE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND FOR 4 BOATERS IN WATER.

    By Published On: April 17, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 2896

    4 Men rescued from cold water of Long Island Sound. 1 man has died, 3 others remain in critical condition. MULTI-AGENCY EASTER SUNDAY RESPONSE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND RESCUES 4 BOATERS IN WATER. STAMFORD, CT (Sunday, April 17, 2022) - At 10:21 AM on Easter Sunday, Stamford firefighters, Stamford Police, and Stamford EMS units were alerted to [...]

  • Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry B Lawson Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 8, 2022Categories: Member NewsViews: 1965

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry (Hank) B. Lawson Jr. 75, of Unadilla GA. DFM Lawson entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 3, 2022.  Graveside Services for DFM Lawson 75, of Unadilla GA will be Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 [...]

  • Hiring Information Command Center

    By Published On: March 29, 2022Categories: Department NewsTags: Views: 10828

     NOW HIRING: ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTERS SERVE WITH COURAGE. PROTECT WITH PRIDE: UPCOMING EXAM DATESWRITTEN EXAM: 02.21.26 - ORAL INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT: 02.22.26 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE (CLEAN RECORD) U.S. CITIZEN OR AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. VALID CPAT CERTIFICATE (ISSUED FEB 21, 2025 OR LATER) [...]

  • East Side Structure Fire Quickly Contained By Stamford Firefighters

    By Published On: March 14, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1467

    2 Firefighters Sustain Minor Injuries; Family Dog Dies During Fire. EAST SIDE STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (March 13, 2022) - At 10:43 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in a multi-family residence at 295 Cove Road. 5 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, [...]

  • Late Evening Westside Fire Displaces 9

    By Published On: November 11, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1194

    The Stamford 911 center received a report of a building on fire at 11:41 pm last night with an additional report of a possible trapped occupant inside. First arriving apparatus from the City's Westside Station reported heavy smoke coming from the front of a multi-family apartment building upon arrival.Upon entry, heavy fire was encountered in the first floor apartment. [...]

  • Early Evening Springdale House Fire Quickly Extinguished

    By Published On: October 11, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1140

    Stamford, CT – At 5:05 pm, the Stamford 911 center received a call reporting a fire in an upstairs bedroom at 340 Haig Ave. The Chief of the Springdale Fire Department was first to arrive and confirmed a structure fire at the two-story private residence. Engine 7 from the Springdale fire house was the first [...]

  • Two-Alarm Fire Causes Signifiant Damage to Unoccupied House on Large Estate

    By Published On: October 3, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesTags: , , Views: 2961

    The Stamford Combined 911 Center received the first call of heavy smoke, possibly a large open burn, in the area of 579 Erskine Road at 18:50. The first arriving unit from the Long Ridge Fire Department arrived on the scene and discovered a large unoccupied house with heavy fire showing from the attic and roof [...]

  • Commercial Structure Fire in Belltown

    Firefighters Quickly Contain Fast Moving Fire Above Local Businesses COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD AND BELLTOWN FIREFIGHTERS. STAMFORD, CT (September 25, 2021) - At 03:54 PM, Stamford and Belltown firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire in a restaurant at 18 Belltown Road in the Belltown neighborhood of Stamford. 4 Engine Companies, 1 [...]

  • Retired Stamford Firefighter Curtis “Curt” Darragh Has Passed Away.

    By Published On: September 16, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 1378

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Curtis R. Darragh, Jr., 77, resident of Milford, NH. He went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Peekskill, NY, [...]

  • RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS

    By Published On: August 29, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1189

    One Firefighter Injured While Battling the Blaze RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (August 28, 2021) - At 09:50 PM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire in the area of Reynolds Avenue and Austin Avenue. 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, and the Shift [...]