Captain Matt Palmer was cited as September’s Employee of the Month for his life saving efforts while he was off duty. He was on his way home from working an extra shift at the Stamford Fire and Rescue Department when he stopped to assist a man who had col- lapsed on the sidewalk in front [...]

Members of Springdale Fire Station 7 collect donations on Hope Street For the MDA

Wake: Tuesday June 9, 2009 from 1600-2000 at Lacerenza Funeral Home on Schuyler Ave. in Stamford. Funeral: Wednesday June 10, 2009 @ 1030 at St. Thomas Moore RC Church in Darien. Members should appear in Class A uniforms.

It is with deep regret that we inform everyone of the untimely passing of Police / Fire dispatcher Randy Samaha. Randy was involved in an apparent 1 car MVA in Stratford, CT this evening and succumbed to his injuries. All though he was not a member of our Department he was a former member of [...]

(WTNH) - It was a little hot under the collar and elsewhere in a segment of the Rachel Ray Show Wednesday which featured a group of Connecticut firefighters. Three Stamford firefighters were testing sweat resistant products found on the Internet for a segment the talk show calls the 'human lab.' One firefighter tried out Kleinert's [...]

A smoke alarm is critical for the early detection of a fire in your home and could mean the difference between life and death. Fires can occur in a variety of ways and in any room of your home. But no matter where or how, having a smoke alarm is the first key step towards [...]

Just weeks after UST and its USSTC subsidiary moved their headquarters in September 2007 from Greenwich, CT to nearby Stamford, the company demonstrated to the community its commitment to philanthropy by donating Polaris Rangers to both the Stamford Police and Fire departments. The presentation of the two vehicles by USSTC President Dan Butler (left in [...]

What’s a holiday party or even the traditional Christmas morning scene itself without a beautifully decorated tree? If your household, as those of more than 33 million other American homes, includes a natural tree in its festivities, take to heart the sales person’s suggestion “Keep the tree watered.” That’s good advice and not just to [...]

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure 2,600 individuals and cause over $930 million in damage. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances [...]