Published in the Stamford Advocate on September 3, 2014... A fire tore through a large home in North Stamford early Wednesday, gutting nearly the entire structure. Firefighters were called to 25 Bittersweet Lane at about 12:30 a.m. after neighbors heard explosions and saw a fireball engulfing the rear of the three level brick home, Stamford Fire [...]

(Stamford, CT) – At approximately 15 minutes past midnight on Wednesday morning September 3, 2014, Central Fire Dispatch for the City of Stamford began receiving multiple telephone calls from neighbors next to #25 Bittersweet Ln reporting a huge fire.  Neighbors at #15 Bittersweet Ln reported that the home next door was fully engulfed in flame [...]

Bill Peltz will teach "Firefighter Written Examination Prep" at Norwalk Community College.  The class consists of 6 two-hour sessions at 7 PM, beginning on Sept. 18.  Tuition: $149.  The course covers the application process, including the interview; every type of test question; as well as test-taking strategies.  For information, contact Bill (203-858-0230). To register, go [...]

The 4th of July season is upon us and public safety officials caution the general population against the dangers of fireworks. Each year nationwide, on average, there are 10,000 injuries, 3 deaths and 25,000 fires due to the use of illegal fireworks. Don’t become a statistic! The only personal-use fireworks permitted by law in Connecticut [...]

Stamford, CT- At 10:33 AM, the Stamford Fire Department and theTurn of River Volunteer Fire Department responded to 458 Lakeside Dr , Temple Sinai,  for a report of something possibly burning in the Nursery School basement area.  Fire units arrived and found a slight haze from smoke in the lower level Play Room area within [...]

It is with deep regret, that the City of Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant Chester William Buttery III. “Old Bill” to his friends, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on May 9th 2014 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford to [...]

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(Stamford, CT) – At 12:31 the Stamford Fire Department, Stamford EMS and Stamford Police Department were dispatched to the area of Long Island Sound near Ocean Drive North for a boater in distress. Engine 4, Rescue 1, Medic 3, the on duty Deputy Chief and a Safety Officer arrived  on the beach in the area [...]

Come join The Highland Rovers and The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters for a benefit concert supporting "The Sandy Ground Memorial Playground Project in honor of the life of Jesse Lewis.

Members from Stamford Fire Station #4  pose with the Stamford Firefighters Local 786 Sponsored PeeWee Hockey Team.