WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS AND FIRE SAFETY CHECKLIST
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: January 23, 2026Categories: Featured, Important InformationViews: 865A major winter storm is expected to bring well over one foot of snow across Stamford, along with strong winds and dangerous cold. These conditions increase the risk of fires, carbon monoxide emergencies, power outages, and travel hazards. The Stamford Fire Department urges all residents to take the steps below before, during, and after the [...]
Thinking About Applying and Want To Know What CPAT Is?
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: April 25, 2022Categories: Department News, Important InformationTags: FeaturedViews: 8564The video, shown below, explains the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). It consists of eight separate events requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The events include: Stair ClimbHose DragEquipment CarryLadder Raise and ExtensionForcible EntryMaze SearchVictim Drag Ceiling Breach and Pull. The International Association of Fire [...]

