THE STAMFORD ADVOCATE -- The burn begins around the 10th story. That's usually when the lactic acid hits the leg muscles of the four city firefighters who make up the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department stair-climbing team. After that it's all willpower, for 20 or sometimes 40 more stories, the firefighters say. Stair climbing is a grueling and little-known [...]

These pictures were taken during a Swift Water Training Drill conducted by the Training Divison and the Rescue Company of the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department [nggallery id=1]

Before a Hurricane To prepare for a hurricane, you should take the following measures: Make plans to secure your property. Permanent storm shutters offer the best protection for windows. A second option is to board up windows with 5/8” marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. Tape does not prevent windows from breaking. [...]

Stamford Fire Fighters in conjunction with The Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital will be hosting a "Paint the Town Pink" benefit to support breast cancer research. Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 3-7 PM at Tiernan's Pub and Restaurant located at 187 Main Street in downtown Stamford. There will be a live DJ, raffle, prizes, 50/50 [...]

On Thursday, September 30th, Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant in Stamford, CT is holding a wing-eating contest fundraiser between the Stamford FD and Stamford PD.  10% of the profit will go to the American Lung Association. […]

The Stamford Fire Department regrets to annouce the passing of Fire Captain Daniel Chichester. Captain Chichester passed away early this morning. He  began his career with the Stamford Fire Department on September 5, 1973 and has served the City of Stamford for nearly 37 years. Two of  Captain Chichester's sons are Stamford Fire Fighters also. [...]

Here is a great example how career members of the  Stamford Fire Department worked hand-in-hand with the volunteers of the Glenbrook Fire Department to make a difference for the citizens of Stamford.  It can work and it does work! […]

Stamford Firefighters are wearing pink department-wide today to show their support for “Breast Cancer Awareness.”  The program is sponsored by Stamford Firefighters Local 786. […]

Here are the preliminary funeral arrangements for Firefighter Sean Gage. Sean passed away suddenly at his home on May 1, 2010.  Sean was a Firefighter assigned to Engine 2, Group 2. […]

It is with deep regret and sadness that I announce the passing of Stamford Firefighter Sean Gage. Firefighter Gage was an eight year veteran with the Stamford Fire Rescue Department assigned to the South End Fire Station. Sean was an outstanding firefighter, but most of all an outstanding, compassionate person that cared about the citizens [...]