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Latest News

Latest NewsDeputy Chief Philip Hayes2021-11-10T17:59:09-05:00
  • Stamford Fire Department Battles Lengthy Transfer Station Fire on Harbor View Avenue

    The Stamford Fire Department responded to a large commercial fire at the Stamford Transfer Station located at 105 Harbor View Avenue shortly before 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Initial dispatches began at approximately 2:48 p.m. after multiple callers reported heavy black smoke and visible flames coming from the facility. First [...]

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  • Fatal Early Morning Fire on Woodmere Road in Stamford

    Stamford, CT – May 8, 2026 – At 04:21, the Stamford 911 Center began receiving calls reporting a possible fire at 108 Woodmere Road. In response to the emergency, a Structural Box Assignment comprising three Engines, one Truck, one Rescue, one Incident Commander, and a Rapid Intervention Team was initially [...]

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  • Truck Fire Involving Acetylene Cylinders Safely Contained by Stamford Firefighters

    Truck Fire Involving Acetylene Cylinders Safely Contained by Stamford Firefighters [Stamford, Connecticut] – At approximately 10:38 AM on Friday, April 23, 2026, Stamford firefighters responded to a report of a truck fire at the gas station located at 243 West Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a contractor’s pickup truck with [...]

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  • Stamford Firefighters Rescue several residents from upper floors of apartment complex after stair collapse

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stamford Fire Department Conducts Successful Rescue Operation Stamford, Connecticut — April 17, 2026 — The Stamford Fire Department successfully completed a technical rescue operation earlier today following a complex incident in the city. At approximately 6:45 pm, units were dispatched to 37 Greenwich Avenue after reports of a [...]

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  • Stamford Fire Department Rescues Kayakers in Distress

    On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 10:05 AM, the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to Cove Island for a report of 2 kayakers in distress.  The kayakers were approximately 1,000 feet from shore when one of the kayaks overturned due to wind gusts and choppy waters.  Due to the conditions, [...]

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  • Stamford Garage Fire Extinguished on East Side

    A fully involved garage fire was extinguished on the East Side shortly after midnight at 00:27, Monday 3/30/2026.  Stamford Fire Department responded with 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Rescue Truck and an Incident Commander with 26 fire personnel and arrived at 00:31 and found a 10 ft. x 20 [...]

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  • 21st

    21st

    May, 2026

    Stamford Fire Department Battles Lengthy Transfer Station Fire on Harbor View Avenue

    Stamford Fire Department Battles Lengthy Transfer Station Fire on Harbor View Avenue

    The Stamford Fire Department responded to a large commercial fire at the Stamford Transfer Station located at 105 Harbor View Avenue shortly before 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Initial dispatches began at approximately 2:48 p.m. after multiple callers reported heavy black smoke and visible flames coming from the facility. First [...]

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  • 8th

    8th

    May, 2026

    Fatal Early Morning Fire on Woodmere Road in Stamford

    Fatal Early Morning Fire on Woodmere Road in Stamford

    Stamford, CT – May 8, 2026 – At 04:21, the Stamford 911 Center began receiving calls reporting a possible fire at 108 Woodmere Road. In response to the emergency, a Structural Box Assignment comprising three Engines, one Truck, one Rescue, one Incident Commander, and a Rapid Intervention Team was initially [...]

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  • 24th

    24th

    Apr, 2026

    Truck Fire Involving Acetylene Cylinders Safely Contained by Stamford Firefighters

    Truck Fire Involving Acetylene Cylinders Safely Contained by Stamford Firefighters

    Truck Fire Involving Acetylene Cylinders Safely Contained by Stamford Firefighters [Stamford, Connecticut] – At approximately 10:38 AM on Friday, April 23, 2026, Stamford firefighters responded to a report of a truck fire at the gas station located at 243 West Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters found a contractor’s pickup truck with [...]

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  • 17th

    17th

    Apr, 2026

    Stamford Firefighters Rescue several residents from upper floors of apartment complex after stair collapse

    Stamford Firefighters Rescue several residents from upper floors of apartment complex after stair collapse

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stamford Fire Department Conducts Successful Rescue Operation Stamford, Connecticut — April 17, 2026 — The Stamford Fire Department successfully completed a technical rescue operation earlier today following a complex incident in the city. At approximately 6:45 pm, units were dispatched to 37 Greenwich Avenue after reports of a [...]

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  • Media Releases

    Stamford Firefighters Quickly Contain Structure Fire on Maher Road

    By John Pritchard
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    Cold Weather Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

    By Deputy Chief Philip Hayes
  • Media Releases

    Attic Fire in North Stamford

    By Deputy Chief Carl Alton
  • Media Releases

    Stamford Firefighters Quickly Contain Structure Fire on Maher Road

    By John Pritchard
  • Uncategorized

    Cold Weather Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

    By Deputy Chief Philip Hayes
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