Stamford Fire Department Responds to Fire Incident at Mill River House
Stamford, CT – July 1, 2024 – At approximately 10:47 PM on July 1, 2024, the Stamford 911 Center received a report of smoke and visible flames on a porch at 35 West Broad Street, Mill River House, a five-story multi-family dwelling. The building has a unique "C" shaped layout. Upon arrival, the first unit [...]
Stamford Fire Department Introduces Dedicated Incident Commander for Northern District
Stamford, CT – In cooperation with Mayor Caroline Simmons, the Stamford Fire Department is excited to announce a significant enhancement to our community’s emergency response capabilities. Effective July 1, 2024, at 08:00 AM, the northern part of Stamford will have a dedicated career Incident Commander, known as Unit 5, to serve the newly designated “Northern [...]
Multiple Vehicles on Fire on Fairfield Avenue
Multiple Vehicles on Fire on Fairfield Avenue STAMFORD, CT (June 22, 2024) - At 10:25 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of several vehicles burning adjacent to a building in the area of 400 Fairfield Avenue. Truck 3 from the West Side Fire Station arrived first at the scene and found a fire involving [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter Ed Malarkey Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Edward J. Malarkey. He was a life-long Stamford resident and passed quietly on April 27, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. Edward (Ed, Eddie) is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (Wescott), and [...]
Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Norman Fox Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Fire Marshal Norman (Norm) Fox. Norm passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 81 years old in Stamford, CT. Norm was born September 15, 1942 to the late Lucille Fox Schultz (Davis) and Frederick Fox. He was a [...]
Train Engine Fire Briefly Disrupts Rail Service As Firefighters Work Quickly To Extinguish The Fire
At 22:56 on May 7, 2024, the Stamford Combined 911 & Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports of a train crash and/or fire near the East Main Street rail overpasses in Stamford. First responders swiftly mobilized to address the emergency. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a diesel engine engulfed in heavy flames located just south and [...]
Train Engine Fire Briefly Disrupts Rail Service As Firefighters Work Quickly To Extinguish The Fire
At 22:56 on May 7, 2024, the Stamford Combined 911 & Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports of a train crash and/or fire near the East Main Street rail overpasses in Stamford. First responders swiftly mobilized to address the emergency. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a diesel engine engulfed in heavy flames located just south and [...]
Wood Burning Stove and Fireplace Safety: Prevent Tragedy, Protect Your Home
On Christmas Day, 2011, Misplaced Ashes Caused One of the Most Tragic Fires in Stamford History! Captain Philip Hayes, Public Information Officer of the Stamford Fire Department, underscores the significance of prioritizing safety when handling wood-burning stove and fireplace ashes and coals. The Hidden Danger: It's easy to underestimate the time required for ashes and [...]
Stamford Fire Department Extends Lifesaving Initiative with Free Smoke Detector Installation Program
Stamford Residents Are Encourage to Check Their Smoke Detectors With the Changing of the Clocks! Stamford, CT - 10/23/2023] - As part of our ongoing commitment to community safety, the Stamford Fire Department (SFD) is proud to announce the continuation of its highly successful Smoke Detector Installation Program. Despite being in operation for several years, [...]
