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 [...]

Indianapolis, Indiana – April 10, 2025 – The Stamford Fire Department is proud to announce that Fire Chief Robert Morris Sr. was formally presented with a prestigious national award today at the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) International 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The honor was bestowed in recognition of Chief Morris’s decades-long commitment to the [...]

It is with deep regret that the City of Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Mechanic Doug Henley, Sr.. Douglas Haywood Henley, Sr., a man of dedication, creativity, and service, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, joining his beloved parents, Haywood and Carmen Henley, and his brother, Vincent, in eternal rest. [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired firefighter Dennis Jospeh Connors, Jr. Dennis, a resident of Stamford, Connecticut, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the age of 79. A memorial service for Dennis will be held in March. The full obituary and date of service [...]

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 [...]