Since October 16, the Stamford Fire Department has been conducting our annual hydrant flow testing across the city. This work ensures that every hydrant will perform properly when lives and property depend on it. Each hydrant is opened only once per year. Crews may return later to confirm that the hydrant drains completely and will [...]

 NOW HIRING: ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTERS SERVE WITH COURAGE. PROTECT WITH PRIDE: UPCOMING EXAM DATES WRITTEN EXAM: 02.21.26 - ORAL INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT: 02.22.26  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED  AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD  VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE (CLEAN RECORD)  U.S. CITIZEN OR AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S.  VALID CPAT CERTIFICATE (ISSUED FEB 21, 2025 OR [...]

STAMFORD, CT (October 16, 2025) – At 8:53 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 162 Skyview Drive in the Westover neighborhood of the city. Engine 9 responded in less than 3 minutes from the Turn of River FD station on Roxbury Rd. Upon arrival, Engine 9 found heavy fire venting from [...]

Stamford, CT – At approximately 9:59 p.m. on the evening of July 19, 2025, the Stamford Emergency Communications Center received an automated iPhone alert indicating a possible motor vehicle accident. Dispatchers quickly determined that the alert was triggered by a boating accident involving a vessel that had struck the Stamford Harbor break wall. Stamford Fire Department [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2025 STAMFORD, CT – Chief Robert Morris is proud to announce two significant promotions that fill key vacancies on the executive staff of the Stamford Fire Department. The official appointments were celebrated during a swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday, July 8, at the Stamford Government Center, with the Honorable Mayor Caroline [...]

Stamford Fire Department along with a unit from Belltown Fire responded to Holcomb Avenue for a report of a structure fire.  E-6 arrived on scene first due, confirmed the location and reported a working fire.  E-6 crew stretched a 1 ¾ hose line to a 2nd floor apartment where they found a fire in the [...]

The fire was contained to the building of origin due to the efforts of Stamford Firefighters. STAMFORD, CT (June 4, 2024) - At 5:30 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at an auto repair business, located at 30 Dyke Lane.  Engine 2 and Truck 2 from the South End fire station arrived on scene in less [...]

At 10:09 PM on Sunday night, Stamford Fire Department responded to 200 Broad Street, Sofi Parc Grove, for multiple calls reporting smoke and fire.  Fire units from Central, Woodside, Shippan, and South End fire stations initially responded.  Upon arrival at 10:13 PM, SFD found a working fire on the balcony of a 4th floor apartment [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Chief Kevin B Tappe.  Kevin, a longtime Stamford and Ridgefield resident, died recently in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was 72. Kevin Bedard Tappe was born to John and Rhodyne Tappe in Long Beach, California. He attended St. Anthony Claret in [...]