The injured construction worker was found inside an empty concrete water cistern Stamford, CT (July 7, 2026) – At 1:29 PM, the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to 375 Fairfield Avenue for an injured worker inside a water cistern/tank. The location is a large multi-purpose warehouse that is under construction. Engine 3 and Truck 3 from the West Side [...]

Stamford, CT – The Stamford Fire Department is reminding all residents of the critical importance of having multiple working smoke alarms throughout their homes following a fatal residential fire on Woodmere Road on May 8, 2026. At 4:21 a.m., the Stamford 911 Center began receiving calls reporting a fire at 108 Woodmere Road. Firefighters were [...]

The Stamford Fire Department responded to a large commercial fire at the Stamford Transfer Station located at 105 Harbor View Avenue shortly before 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Initial dispatches began at approximately 2:48 p.m. after multiple callers reported heavy black smoke and visible flames coming from the facility. First arriving fire companies reported heavy [...]

Stamford, CT – May 8, 2026 – At 04:21, the Stamford 911 Center began receiving calls reporting a possible fire at 108 Woodmere Road. In response to the emergency, a Structural Box Assignment comprising three Engines, one Truck, one Rescue, one Incident Commander, and a Rapid Intervention Team was initially dispatched. While en route, responding [...]

When temperatures drop and heating systems work overtime, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure increases. Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly if it builds up inside a home or building. Taking a few simple precautions can help keep you and your family safe during cold weather. Why Cold Weather [...]

Extended periods of below-freezing temperatures increase the risk of fires, carbon monoxide emergencies, frozen pipes, and medical emergencies. The Stamford Fire Department urges residents to take the steps below to protect lives and property during a prolonged cold snap. PREPARE FOR EXTENDED COLD Home, heat, and fire safety Test all smoke alarms and replace batteries [...]

On Saturday night, January 24, 2026, Stamford firefighters responded to a second two alarm structure fire during one of the coldest nights of the winter, as the city was preparing for a major snowstorm expected to bring more than a foot of snow to the area.  This was the second fire of the day. At [...]

At 13:38, the Stamford Combined 911 and Communications Center received a report of black smoke coming from a residence at 178 Montauk Drive. The home is a two story wood frame residential unit, attached to a neighboring unit that was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Three engine companies, one truck company, one rescue [...]

A major winter storm is expected to bring well over one foot of snow across Stamford, along with strong winds and dangerous cold. These conditions increase the risk of fires, carbon monoxide emergencies, power outages, and travel hazards. The Stamford Fire Department urges all residents to take the steps below before, during, and after the [...]