• Stamford Fire Department Addresses Reports of Explosions in North Stamford

    No Ongoing Danger to the Community Between 6:30 PM and 7:20 PM on Thursday, November 14, the Stamford Fire Department received over a dozen 911 calls reporting what residents described as a series of loud explosions in the North Stamford area. These events were reportedly strong enough to shake homes […]

  • Stamford Fire Department Issues Urgent Warning: The Dangers of Parking on Dry Leaves

    Stamford, CT—November 2, 2024—The Stamford Fire Department is urging residents to be vigilant and take extra precautions as Connecticut experiences extreme fire risk conditions. With an Emergency Burn Ban in effect since October 26, and under a current Red Flag Warning, the potential for fast-spreading fires remains alarmingly high. One […]

  • Smoke Detectors Likely Save Lives in North Stamford House Fire

    Stamford, CT – In the early hours of the morning, the Stamford Fire Department responded to a house fire at 109 Hardesty Lane in North Stamford, where smoke detectors alerted the occupants, giving them the critical time they needed to escape the fire safely. The first 911 call was received […]

  • Retuired Firefighter Joseph (Joe) Tarzia Passed Away (updated with Memorial Info)

    It is with deep regret that that the Stamford Fire Department acknowledges the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Joseph (Joe) Andrew Louis Tarzia, 85, of Ocala, Florida.  Firefighter Tarzia passed away on July 12th, 2024 in Ocala, Florida. He was born in Stamford Connecticut to Giuseppe and Anna Tarzia (Pagano) […]

  • Dog Rescued from North Stamford House Fire

    The Stamford Fire Department responded to 43 Settlers Trail for a report of a fire underneath the porch. Upon arrival, E8 and Rescue 66 from the Turn of River firehouse found a heavy smoke condition at the front entrance of the single-family residence which was also emanating out of the […]

  • Shippan House Fire on Gurley Road

    Firefighters Quickly Contained the Fire and Prevented Significant Damage to the Home and Contents STAMFORD, CT (October 3, 2024) – At 1:39 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 56 Gurley Road in the Shippan neighborhood.  Engine 4 from the Shippan fire station arrived on scene in less than 4 minutes […]