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 [...]

Firefighters Stabilized Damaged Garage and Safely Removed One Occupant from the Vehicle VEHICLE CRASHES INTO WATERFRONT HOME IN SHIPPAN Firefighters Stabilized Damaged Garage and Safely Removed One Occupant from the Vehicle STAMFORD, CT (July 19, 2021) - Firefighters responded to a vehicle that had collided into a house this afternoon on Ocean Drive North in the Shippan [...]

Earlier today, land and marine units from the Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, and Stamford Emergency Medical Services responded to Long Island Sound, near the east side of Shippan Point for a report of an overturned canoe with people in the water.  Initial 911 calls came from residents of Ocean Drive East after they witnessed individuals struggling in the water after their [...]

The Rapid Response by Stamford Firefighters Quickly Contained the Fire from Spreading to Adjacent Houses SMOKEY EVENING FIRE ON LINCOLN AVENUE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (June 17, 2021) - At 09:14 PM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire at 18 Lincoln Avenue.  4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, [...]

It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Robert (Bob) G. Davidson Sr. Retired Firefighter Bob Davidson Bob, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 6, in New Haven, Ct.  Bob was born January 19, 1928 in Norwood, MA, son of Jessie Ann Steel Davidson and Alexander [...]

It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the unexpected passing of retired Mechanical Supervisor Ralph DeBlasi 62, of New Bern, North Carolina. Ralph passed away on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Mary DeBlasi.  Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of [...]

Stamford, CT – At 12:46 pm, the Stamford 911 center received multiple calls reporting a house fire at 21 Perry Street. Engine 3 and Truck 3 from the Stamford Fire Department’s West Side firehouse were first to arrive and found fire venting from the top floor rear of a three story multi-family house. A hose [...]

Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. With the possibility of professional firework shows being scarce this year, it is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Every year, about 10,000 people are treated for [...]

Fire in high-rise building under construction At 10:25 am on Friday 10/21 Stamford Fire Department units were dispatched to the Smyth Building construction site on the corner of Tresser Blvd and Washington Blvd for a report of “black smoke coming from the roof”.  Some FD units were on the road returning from a false alarm [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired firefighter Harold "Bud" Fisher. Bud passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home in Sandy Hook, CT. He was born on July 8, 1937, in Stamford to Harold and Mae Frances (McBride) Fisher. He was predeceased by his [...]