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This drill was conducted with support of the Federal government.  City Operations crews worked through the evening before to get the scene ready. Responding of emergency services had no idea what to expect. The drill was conducted in real time and truly tested the skills and resources of the Stamford Fire Department. Photographer: Captain Phil [...]

This was a stubborn one-alarm basement fire on a cold winter night.  Crews worked hard to confine the fire to the basement of the structure. [nggallery id=3]

STAMFORD, CT – As Stamford residents prepare to enjoy the Holiday Season the Mayor’s Office, Office of Public Safety and Stamford Police Department (SPD) are doing their part to protect residents. In order to prevent drunk driving they will be implementing plans to enhance public safety through public awareness, better enforcement, and increased police visibility [...]

INCIDENT:        Winter Storm Watch – Be Prepared Friday, December 13, 2013    12:00 PM, Stamford A winter storm is expected to impact Stamford late Saturday morning through late Sunday morning. Strong winds 15 to 25 MPH could be expected with possible wind gusts up to 30 mph. There is a potential for significant snow, sleet and/or ice [...]

Stamford Fire Department is seeking toy donations for its eighth annual holiday toy drive. New, unwrapped toys may be dropped off at a Stamford firehouse between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., seven days of the week. Gift cards, wrapping paper and scotch tape are also needed. Toys will go to children at [...]

Welcome back Chief Brown! Martin recruits retired veteran to lead fire departmentMayor David Martin has selected former Stamford Fire & Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Peter Brown as the city's new fire chief, an appointment cheered Thursday by firefighters from both the career and volunteer ranks. Brown, a 40-year veteran of Stamford's fire services, retired last [...]

(Stamford, CT) – Stamford Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire at 20 Travis Ave. at 10:10 pm on Sunday November 24, 2013.  The initial response brought 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Rescue Company and 1 Deputy Chief, for a total of 26 firefighters.  Arriving firefighters found heavy smoke in the right [...]

On November 24, 2013, at 21:20 Hrs., Stamford Fire Department Units responded to and quickly contained a fire in the furnace room at 55 Stamford Ave., in the Shippan section of Stamford.  The first arriving units made an aggressive interior attack, knocking down the fire within a matter of minutes.  The fire was contained to [...]