• Obituary: Retired Firefighter Donald M. Woods

    By Published On: July 26, 2015Categories: Member NewsViews: 316

    Mr. Donald Merritt Woods passed away peacefully on Friday 07/24/15, with his family by his bedside. He was born on April 16,1934 in Port Chester N.Y. the son of the late Chauncey and Gertrude Woods. He graduated from Stamford High School; was a City of Stamford Firefighter for 36 years and a proud veteran of [...]

  • Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Fred E Johnson Obituary

    By Published On: June 10, 2015Categories: Member NewsViews: 338

    Fred E. Johnson Fred E. Johnson, 90, affectionately known as "Brother in law", transitioned peacefully on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born on June 26, 1926 in Millsboro, Delaware, son of the late William Pierce and Wilhelminor Johnson Pierce. He was preceded in death by his wife Verlette Nicholson Johnson. Mr. Johnson [...]

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

    By Published On: November 16, 2014Categories: Media Releases, Member NewsTags: Views: 436

    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 [...]

  • Gerald J. Pacelli, 73, Retired Member Of The Stamford Fire Department Has Passed Away

    By Published On: September 12, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 314

    DARIEN, Conn. - Gerald J. Pacelli, a resident of Darien, died Tuesday, Sept. 9. He was 73. Gerald Pacelli was born March 13, 1941, in Stamford, to Michael and Helen (Mishley) Pacelli. He was a member of the first graduating class of St. Mary's School in Stamford and a graduate of Stamford High School in 1959. [...]

  • Chester William Buttery lll “Bill”

    By Published On: May 10, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 374

    It is with deep regret, that the City of Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant Chester William Buttery III. “Old Bill” to his friends, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on May 9th 2014 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford to [...]

  • The Jesse Lewis Playground Project Dedication

    By Published On: May 6, 2014Categories: Member News, Photo GalleryViews: 475

    Pictures from the dedication ceremony on May 4th, 2014. [nggallery id=10 template=caption]

  • A Benefit Concert Supporting The Sandy Ground Memorial Playground Project

    By Published On: April 20, 2014Categories: Department News, Member News, UncategorizedTags: , Views: 413

    Come join The Highland Rovers and The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters for a benefit concert supporting "The Sandy Ground Memorial Playground Project in honor of the life of Jesse Lewis.

  • Meet The Stamford Firefighters PeeWee Hockey Team!

    By Published On: February 20, 2014Categories: Member News, UncategorizedViews: 524

    Members from Stamford Fire Station #4  pose with the Stamford Firefighters Local 786 Sponsored PeeWee Hockey Team.

  • Stamford Firefighter, Eddie Palitz, Has Passed Away

    By Published On: January 2, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 266

    The Stamford Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of active Stamford Firefighter Eddie Palitz. The following is his public obituary. Edward C. Palitz Sr. age 68 passed away Tuesday December 31st 2013. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Stamford Connecticut; firefighter at Glenbrook Fire Department for over 30 years and Chief Engineer. He was [...]