The Stamford Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired Firefighter Lou Moavero. Lou, a lifetime Stamford resident, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Stamford, Hospital from Lung Cancer and complications from a stroke. Lou was 79 and was born in Stamford on August [...]

The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) will host its free annual fire safety Halloween party, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th at the Sheraton Hotel in Stamford (700 Main St.). There’s only treats, no tricks, at this party, which will [...]

On September 3rd, 2016, Engine Co. #6 was dispatched, along with a paramedic ambulance from Stamford EMS, to a residence on Glenbrook Road for a report of an 86-year-old male who was unconscious and not breathing. Members initiated medical care, including CPR, oxygen and ventilations. They applied the AED which indicated no shock advised. Members continued [...]

We were recently notified that retired Firefighter George F Heinlein passed away back in 2011,  In an effort to properly recognize his service to the City of Stamford, we are posting his obituary from back then. George F. Heinlein of Ridgefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Born and raised in Stamford, he was [...]

Robert Michael Callahan, 89, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 19, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1927 to Patrick and Mary Harrington Callahan, he was educated at St John's School and Stamford High School. He was a lifelong Stamford resident [...]

SFD Retired Fire Captain Salvatore Salatino, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully at Stamford Hospital, with his family at his side, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was 89 years old. He was born September 6, 1926 to the late Salvatore and Mary (Letizio) Salatino. Sal grew up in Stamford and enlisted in [...]

David L. Roberts, 79, returned to his heavenly home on February 23, 2016 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. David was born to the late Leonard (Bert) and Alice Oestmann Roberts, in Stamford, CT. David was blessed with a loving family and many cherished friends. He married his best friend and the love of his [...]

Written by Interim Fire Chief Trevor Roach It is with deep sorrow that I must report the passing of Firefighter Richard Saunders, a member of our family, please keep his wife and family in your hearts. Firefighter Richard Saunders, age 52, passed away at 0900 Hours Saturday morning from complications due to cancer. Rick was born [...]

(Stamford, Connecticut) City of Stamford Firefighter Rocco Terenzio, assigned to the West Side Fire Station, has been awarded the Police and Firemen's Insurance Association's Heroes Hall of Fame award. The award recognizes acts of bravery on or off duty that leads to the saving of another's life. The incident for which he is receiving the [...]