• Stamford Fire Department Responds To Boat In Distress

    By Published On: February 2, 2015Categories: Media ReleasesTags: Views: 1096

    Stamford – At 17:11 this evening the Stamford Emergency Communications Center received a call from a boat in distress located outside of the storm barrier in Stamford Harbor.   The boater stated that there was no steering on the vessel and that the vessel was up against the storm barrier wall.  Stamford Fire Department Engine [...]

  • 1/29/2015 – Stamford Firefighters Rescue Dog From Condo Fire

    By Published On: January 30, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Photo GalleryTags: Views: 1159

    Three Engines, a Truck Company, a Rescue Company and a Deputy Chief (Incident Commander) were dispatched to 1611 Washington Blvd for a report of an activated fire alarm.  Engine 5 was first to arrive on the scene of a three story townhouse condominium complex and initially saw no visible signs of smoke or fire.  On [...]

  • 1/28/2015 – A Chimney Fire With Extension At 172 Fairview Ave. is Quickly Brought Under Control

    By Published On: January 29, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Photo GalleryTags: Views: 1175

    A Box assignment of three Engines, a Truck Company, a Rescue Company and the Deputy Chief (Incident Commander) responded to a report of a possible structure fire, smoke on the second floor of a two story residential home on Shippan Point.  Engine 4 was first to arrive and observed embers shooting from the Chimney, indicating [...]

  • Mayor Declares Snow Emergency, Blizzard Warning and Costal Flood Watch In Effect

    By Published On: January 26, 2015Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 894

    STAMFORD, CT - A coastal storm will bring the potential for heavy snow, strong winds and dangerous cold from Monday evening through Tuesday night. Up to 30 inches of snowfall is expected in the City of Stamford. A Blizzard Warning has been issued from this afternoon through Tuesday night. And a Coastal Flood Watch is [...]

  • Indoor Safety Emergency Preparedness Tips

    By Published On: January 26, 2015Categories: Media Releases, Safety FactsTags: Views: 1814

    HIGHLIGHTS Use fireplaces, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak flue gas into the indoor air space. Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home. Keep as much heat as possible inside your home. Check the temperature in your home often during [...]

  • Urgent Winter Weather Message – Blizzard Watch Issued

    By Published On: January 26, 2015Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 830

    The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch in effect from Monday afternoon on January 26, 2015 through Tuesday January 27, 2015 evening. Heaviest snow and strongest winds are predicted to occur overnight Monday into Tuesday. Tonight:  A slight chance of snow after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 17. Wind chill values [...]

  • SFD Open House for Prospective Firefighter Test Applicants

    By Published On: November 21, 2014Categories: Media ReleasesTags: Views: 1101

    The Stamford Fire Department will be hosting an Open House for anybody considering taking the upcoming Stamford Firefighter test. Saturday, November 29th, 2014,  10am to 3pm Stamford Central Fire Station 629 Main Street Stamford, CT The last date to submit an application to the City of Stamford Department of Human Resources is December 5th.  The [...]

  • Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

    By Published On: November 19, 2014Categories: Media Releases, Safety FactsTags: Views: 1190

    Safety Facts Cooking is the leading cause of home fires on Thanksgiving Day.*** Cooking fires nearly double on Thanksgiving Day, occurring more than twice as often than on another day.*** Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries.*** Thanksgiving Day home fires cause more property damage and claim more [...]

  • Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association Kicks Off Annual Holiday Toy Drive

    By Published On: November 16, 2014Categories: Media Releases, Member NewsTags: Views: 1136

    The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association, which represents Stamford Fire Department (SFD) members, is kicking off their eighth annual Holiday Toy Drive. Last holiday season over 1,000 toys were collected and delivered to children in need across the Stamford community. Anyone wishing to participate in the toy drive can drop off a new, unwrapped toy [...]