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It is with great sadness that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter James J Hogan Sr. James was born on August 2, 1928, passed away peacefully at the Stamford Hospital, surrounded by his family, on January 13, 2025, at the age of 96. James, or Jim/Jimmy to his family and friends, [...]

Recent Success Stories Highlight the Need For Working Smoke Detectors ** Media Interviews With Chief Morris Available on Request ** Stamford, CT — As the holiday season approaches, the Stamford Fire Department is calling on all residents to prioritize safety by ensuring they have working smoke detectors in their homes—or the homes of loved ones. Recent [...]

No Ongoing Danger to the Community Between 6:30 PM and 7:20 PM on Thursday, November 14, the Stamford Fire Department received over a dozen 911 calls reporting what residents described as a series of loud explosions in the North Stamford area. These events were reportedly strong enough to shake homes and, in some cases, knock [...]

Stamford, CT—November 2, 2024—The Stamford Fire Department is urging residents to be vigilant and take extra precautions as Connecticut experiences extreme fire risk conditions. With an Emergency Burn Ban in effect since October 26, and under a current Red Flag Warning, the potential for fast-spreading fires remains alarmingly high. One critical and often overlooked hazard [...]

Stamford, CT – In the early hours of the morning, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a house fire at 109 Hardesty Lane in North Stamford, where smoke detectors alerted the occupants, giving them the critical time they needed to escape the fire safely. The first 911 call was received at 2:04 AM, and Stamford [...]

It is with deep regret that that the Stamford Fire Department acknowledges the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Joseph (Joe) Andrew Louis Tarzia, 85, of Ocala, Florida.  Firefighter Tarzia passed away on July 12th, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Stamford Connecticut to Giuseppe and Anna Tarzia (Pagano) on October 29th,1938. He graduated [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (DRAFT) Stamford, CT — In a groundbreaking move to enhance firefighter safety and operational effectiveness, the Stamford Fire Department has announced the purchase of Seek Thermal FirePRO 200 Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs). Manufactured by Seek Thermal in Santa Barbara, California, these advanced devices will provide every Stamford firefighter with the ability to [...]

Date: September 4, 2024 6:30 pm @ Westover Magnet Elementary School Stamford, CT – On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Stamford Fire Department proudly hosted a Swearing-In and Awards Ceremony, celebrating the exceptional dedication and leadership of its members who work tirelessly to protect the lives and property of Stamford residents. During the ceremony, four Deputy Fire Chiefs, seven [...]