• Retired Assistant Fire Chief William J Smith, III Has Passed Away

    By Published On: November 1, 2022Categories: Member NewsViews: 2493

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Assistant Fire Chief William J Smith, III.  “Billy” passed away on October 27, 2022, at the age of 71. Born in Bronx, NY, Billy moved to Stamford at a young age and graduated from Stamford High prior to attending [...]

  • Retired Firefighter Edward F. Nemchek Passed Away On July 10, 2021

    By Published On: July 13, 2022Categories: Member NewsViews: 1043

    Our apologies to the Nemchek family on not getting this posted earlier. I was just made aware of his his death today. Captain Philip Hayes It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Edward F. Nemchek, Sr. 90, who passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 10, [...]

  • Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry B Lawson Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 8, 2022Categories: Member NewsViews: 1311

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry (Hank) B. Lawson Jr. 75, of Unadilla GA. DFM Lawson entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 3, 2022.  Graveside Services for DFM Lawson 75, of Unadilla GA will be Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 [...]

  • Retired Stamford Firefighter Curtis “Curt” Darragh Has Passed Away.

    By Published On: September 16, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 771

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Curtis R. Darragh, Jr., 77, resident of Milford, NH. He went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Peekskill, NY, [...]

  • Retired Firefighter Bob Davidson Has Passed Away

    By Published On: June 14, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 942

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Robert (Bob) G. Davidson Sr. Retired Firefighter Bob Davidson Bob, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 6, in New Haven, Ct.  Bob was born January 19, 1928 in Norwood, MA, son of Jessie Ann Steel Davidson and Alexander [...]

  • Retired Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Supervisor Ralph DeBlasi Has Passed Away

    By Published On: June 13, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 815

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the unexpected passing of retired Mechanical Supervisor Ralph DeBlasi 62, of New Bern, North Carolina. Ralph passed away on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Mary DeBlasi.  Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of [...]

  • Retired Firefighter Harold “Bud” Fisher Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 26, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 616

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired firefighter Harold "Bud" Fisher. Bud passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home in Sandy Hook, CT. He was born on July 8, 1937, in Stamford to Harold and Mae Frances (McBride) Fisher. He was predeceased by his [...]

  • The Wife of a Brother Firefighter Is In Need of Your Help!

    By Published On: March 25, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 535

    The wife of a brother firefighter has been diagnosed with MDS and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.  There is a donor event being held at the Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Division on Saturday March 27, 1:00-5:00PM by "be the match.org." Be the match allows donors ages 18-44 to swab for free and requires a $100 [...]

  • Retired Firefighter James McCann Has Passed Away

    By Published On: March 16, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 936

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Stamford Firefighter James (Jimmy) Joseph McCann. James passed away at 87 years old in his home on March 11, 2021, where he lived with his loving wife of 62 years, Anita (Elumba). He is affectionally remembered by his 3 children, [...]