North Stamford home explosion
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
**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
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 [...]
Two Stamford Homes Burn in Nighttime Fires
Striking the Turn of River and Glenbrook Neighborhoods (Stamford, CT. May 5, 2020) Fires broke out in two Stamford homes during the overnight with one resulting in an injured resident. The first fire broke out at 1:18 am when neighbors called 9-1-1 reporting a large fire in the area of Blackwood Lane in the Turn [...]
Rough Water Conditions Capsizes Kayak On Long Island Sound
(Stamford, Ct) – At 11:59 pm the Stamford Fire Department responded to the area of 160 Wallacks Drive for a 9-1-1 report of “someone in a kayak in trouble”. Upon arrival, the Deputy Chief was met by the caller who indicated the location of a woman in the water on the east side of Wallacks [...]
Wind-Driven Brush Fire Causes House Fire
(Stamford, CT) – At 6:13 pm the Stamford Fire Department responded to 137 Big Oak Road for a 9-1-1 call from the homeowner reporting a brush fire on the property in close proximity to the house. Upon arrival, Engine 9 found a fully involved storage shed fire with fire extending into the attached garage. The [...]
Stamford First Responders Pay Tribute to the Healthcare Workers of The Stamford Hospital.
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: April 8, 2020Categories: In The NewsTags: FeaturedViews: 999Thank you to our friends at HeyStamford.com for putting together this wonderful memory of yesterday's tribute to the HERO'S of The Stamford Hospital.
Quick Actions of Stamford Firefighters Contain Crematory Malfunction
Cognetta's Funeral Home Suffers only Minor Smoke and Water Damage At 18:43 hours, while returning from a previous EMS incident, Stamford Fire Engine 4 from the East Side Fire Station observed a heavy smoke condition in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Frederick Street and began their response. The observation was reported to fire dispatch where [...]
Simultaneous fires in Stamford during St. Patrick’s Parade
The City of Stamford Fire Department has had 3 fires today. Incident # 20-01953 14:50 hours At 2:50 pm the Stamford 911 Combined Dispatch Center received a telephone report of a brush fire on the train tracks behind Research Drive. 3 minutes later responding Stamford Fire Department units were advised of a second call placing [...]
Early morning fire strikes South End apartment
At 7:09 am the Stamford 911 Combined Dispatch Center received a telephone report of a residence filling with smoke followed by the caller screaming that their house was on fire. Stamford Fire Department units were dispatched and the first unit arrived on the scene at 95 Ludlow Street in the city's south end within five minutes reporting [...]