• Commercial Fire Disrupts Downtown Stamfords West Side

    By Published On: May 18, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 966

    At approximately 7:15 pm the Stamford 911 Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a commercial structure located at 301 West Main St was on fire. Firefighters from Stamford's West Side Fire Station were first on scene confirming the structure was on fire, with heavy smoke visible coming from all areas of the building. Hose lines were immediately deployed, as crews [...]

  • Late Afternoon Fire Damages Stamford Home

    By Published On: April 27, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1081

    At approx 4:47 pm Stamford 911 dispatched a report of smoke filling up the house at 64 Sanford Lane. First  arriving units from the Belltown Fire Dept reported a smoke condition in the building, and began advancing a hoseline to the basement of the structure. Moments later additional apparatus arrived on scene from the Downtown [...]

  • Structure Fire in the South End Quickly Contained by Stamford Firefighters

    By Published On: April 13, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1381

    Firefighters were able to quickly contain a garage fire and prevent serious damage from occurring to adjacent building. SOUTH END STRUCTURE FIRE STAMFORD, CT (April 13, 2023) - At 10:06 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the area of 71 Henry Street in the South End of Stamford. First-arriving fire units from [...]

  • Official Update On Vehicle Fire at the Armon Hotel in Stamford

    By Published On: April 13, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1415

    STAMFORD, CT – As of 1:00 p.m., the City of Stamford Fire Mashal’s investigation into the vehicle fire at the parking garage of the Armon Hotel, located at 2701 Summer Street, is currently in a holding pattern as City Engineering and Building officials work on the reinforcement of the structural integrity of the impacted area [...]

  • Multiple Cars On Fire Compromise Hotel Parking Garage Structure

    By Published On: April 13, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1806

    At 5:05 this morning, the Stamford Combined 911 Center received a call for an activated fire alarm at the Armen Hotel, located at 2701 Summer Street.  Two Engines, a Truck Company, and Incident Commander were part of the initial dispatch.  As units began to arrive, additional calls were received by the 911 center reporting several [...]

  • Former Stamford Firefighter and Long Time Volunteer Fire Service Advocate Pat Battinelli Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 12, 2023Categories: Member NewsViews: 1306

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of former Stamford Firefighter  Pasquale "Pat" Battinelli Jr. Pasquale "Pat" Battinelli Jr., passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 20, 1932, to Pasquale Sr. and Katherine (Bruno) in Darien, CT. When he was [...]

  • Retired Assistant Fire Chief Theodore Farfaglia Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 12, 2023Categories: Member NewsViews: 874

    With great sadness, the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Assistant Fire Chief  Theodore Farfaglia, Jr.. Chief Farfaglia, 91, passed away on April 8, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on March 23, 1932 and was the son of Teodoro Farfaglia and Santa Gambino Farfaglia. [...]

  • Evening Fire Damages Damages Condominium Unit

    By Published On: April 11, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 994

    1 Occupant Injured At 20:09 The 911 dispatch center received a report of a stove on fire with occupants were evacuating. Upon arrival, companies from the West Side fire station reported heavy smoke coming from the dwelling. Soon afterwards the kitchen living space of the dwelling erupted into flame. The fire was quickly controlled by a hose [...]

  • Residential Structure Fire in Belltown

    By Published On: March 31, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1103

    Firefighters Quickly Contain Fast-Moving Garage Fire RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE IN BELLTOWN STAMFORD, CT (March 31, 2023) - At 7:05 PM, Stamford and Belltown firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 26 Pershing Avenue in Stamford. First-arriving fire units from the Belltown Fire Department arrived at the scene and found a well-involved fire rapidly extending from an attached garage [...]

  • Retired Fire Captain Daniel Kennedy Has Passed Away

    By Published On: March 31, 2023Categories: Member NewsViews: 1516

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain Daniel "Dan" Francis Kennedy.  Dan passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family. He was a hard-working husband, brother, father and grandfather. His generosity and "gift of gab" [...]