Numerous Occupants Safely Evacuated; One Firefighter Injured THREE ALARM FIRE IN RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE BUILDING FIRE IN DOWNTOWN STAMFORD QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (May 23, 2022) - At 7:59 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire alarm activation at high-rise apartment building at 60 Strawberry Hill Avenue in downtown Stamford. [...]

On May 16, 2022, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., will award the Medal of Valor to fifteen public safety officers, including two officers who died in the line of duty, during a ceremony in the East Room. These awards are for acts of bravery in eight different incidents during the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 award cycles. [...]

No Injuries Report At 1811 hours, the Stamford Combined Dispatched Center began receiving calls of a structure fire at 37 Manhattan Street.  A one-alarm assignment consisting of three engines, a tower ladder, a rescue, a rapid intervention team and a shift commander was dispatched and arrived within minutes of the initial calls.  The first arriving firefighters reported [...]

These Relics Are Over One-Hundred Years Old! THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY THE STAMFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT BUT IS BEING DISTRIBUTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY The following was written by Fire Captain Philip Hayes. Capt Hayes has been actively involved as the Department's unofficial historian for many years, [...]

The video, shown below, explains the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). It consists of eight separate events requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The events include: Stair ClimbHose DragEquipment CarryLadder Raise and ExtensionForcible EntryMaze SearchVictim Drag Ceiling Breach and Pull. The International Association of Fire [...]

Stamford, CT – At 11:35 pm, the Stamford 911 center received a call reporting a stove fire in an apartment at 94 Highview Ave. Engine 7 from the Springdale firehouse was the first engine company to arrive, and stretched a hose line to quickly contain the rapidly spreading kitchen fire. 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Rescue Company, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

 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) [...]

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, [...]