Stamford, CT — October 18, 2025, 1:55 p.m. — The Stamford Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 73 Willowbrook Avenue in the Cove neighborhood of Stamford this afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters observed light smoke showing from the roof eaves of a two-and-a-half-story multi-residential home. Crews from Engine 4 and Engine 1 quickly [...]

The 11-Year Member Launched the Department's Very Successful Child Car Seat Installation Program The Stamford Fire Department is honored to announce Firefighter Christopher Forman as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year. Firefighter Forman is recognized for his outstanding service, leadership, and community impact. An 11-year member, Chris launched the department’s Child Car Seat Installation and Safety Education Program, which has installed [...]

STAMFORD, CT (October 16, 2025) – At 8:53 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 162 Skyview Drive in the Westover neighborhood of the city. Engine 9 responded in less than 3 minutes from the Turn of River FD station on Roxbury Rd. Upon arrival, Engine 9 found heavy fire venting from [...]

The fire was quickly contained by Stamford Firefighters STAMFORD, CT (October 10, 2025) - At 11:41 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at an apartment building at 444 Bedford Street in downtown Stamford.  Engine 1 and Truck 1 from Central Fire Headquarters arrived on scene in less than three minutes and found smoke and fire visible from the [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Stamford Fire Department to Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Stamford, Connecticut (9/4/2025) - The City of Stamford Fire Department, will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 7pm in front of the Woodside Fire Station 5, located at 1620 Washington Boulevard. The ceremony will honor the lives [...]

Stamford, CT – At approximately 9:59 p.m. on the evening of July 19, 2025, the Stamford Emergency Communications Center received an automated iPhone alert indicating a possible motor vehicle accident. Dispatchers quickly determined that the alert was triggered by a boating accident involving a vessel that had struck the Stamford Harbor break wall. Stamford Fire Department [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025 STAMFORD, CT – Chief Robert Morris is proud to announce two significant promotions that fill key vacancies on the executive staff of the Stamford Fire Department. The official appointments were celebrated during a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday, July 8, at the Stamford Government Center, with the Honorable Mayor Caroline [...]

At 22:14hrs, Belltown and Stamford Firefighters responded to 39 Fawn Dr for a report of the “side of a house on fire”.  The residents were home at the time and called 911.  E-43 arrived on scene 1st due in under 4 minutes, deployed a hose line and was able to knock down the fire quickly [...]

At 06:14hrs on 7/5/2025, a resident on the 6th floor of 750 Summer Street called 911 due to an audible fire alarm going off in the resident’s apartment.  Stamford Fire units arrived on scene to investigate.  The building’s central station alarm system was not activated.  Crews met the occupant in his apartment and noticed an [...]

Stamford Fire Department responded with Stamford Police and Stamford EMS for a boat in distress on Long Island Sound approximately ¾ of a mile off the east side of Shippan Point.  Patrons at the Woodway Beach Club at 95 Hobson Street witnessed a small sailboat capsize in rough waters at about 8:30 pm and contacted [...]