• Winter Weather Advisory In Effect

    By Published On: December 17, 2013Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 867

    Tuesday December 17, 2013 from 7 AM TO 6 PM EST The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Litchfield, Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties for the day on Tuesday. Snow will develop during the morning rush hour and become moderate to locally heavy at times by mid-morning. Accumulating [...]

  • 10 Nov 1998 – Atlantic Street Multi Family Residential Fire

    By Published On: December 15, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 1794

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  • City of Stamford’s New Fireboat

    By Published On: December 15, 2013Categories: Department News, UncategorizedTags: , Views: 1811

    MetalCraft Marine delivered a new fireboat to the Stamford Fire Department this past August. The 35'9''x10'9" FireStorm 32 is powered by two 420-hp Cummins 5.9 engines matched with two Hamilton 274 waterjets. It is equipped with a Hale 1500 fire pump which can pump 1,750 gpm. The vessel has a top speed of 38 knots. [...]

  • 24 Jul 2000 Lipton Place Residential House Fire

    By Published On: December 14, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 1232

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  • 22 Sep 2006 – Large Scare Realistic Terrorism Drill

    By Published On: December 14, 2013Categories: Photo GalleryViews: 974

    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 [...]

  • 11 Jan 2011 – Horton Street House Fire

    By Published On: December 14, 2013Categories: Photo Gallery, The SFD In HistoryViews: 1189

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  • City of Stamford Announces Anti Drinking and Driving Campaign

    By Published On: December 14, 2013Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1207

    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 [...]

  • Winter Storm Is On It’s Way – Be Prepared!

    By Published On: December 13, 2013Categories: Media ReleasesTags: Views: 1100

    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 toy drive seeks toy donations

    By Published On: December 12, 2013Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 982

    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 [...]