On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 10:05 AM, the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to Cove Island for a report of 2 kayakers in distress.  The kayakers were approximately 1,000 feet from shore when one of the kayaks overturned due to wind gusts and choppy waters.  Due to the conditions, the kayaker could not get [...]

At 13:07 hrs Stamford and Long Ridge Fire Department firefighters responded to 88 Heming Way in North Stamford for a report of fire in the attic.  Long Ridge Fire Department Engine 71 was first on scene within 2 minutes and confirmed a working fire.  Crews immediately stretched a hose line to the 2nd floor and were [...]

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 [...]

At 8:46pm, Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to 27 Middle Ridge Rd for a report of a fire in the walls.  The first arriving unit was E-8 from the Turn of River Station 1 firehouse.  E-8 arrived on the scene in 4 minutes from the time of dispatch and confirmed a working fire in the [...]