• At 13:07 hrs Stamford and Long Ridge Fire Department firefighters responded to 88 Heming Way in North Stamford for a report of fire in the attic.  Long Ridge Fire Department Engine 71 was first on scene within 2 minutes and confirmed a working fire.  Crews immediately stretched a hose line [...]

  • Extended periods of below-freezing temperatures increase the risk of fires, carbon monoxide emergencies, frozen pipes, and medical emergencies. The Stamford Fire Department urges residents to take the steps below to protect lives and property during a prolonged cold snap. PREPARE FOR EXTENDED COLD Home, heat, and fire safety Test all [...]

  • On Saturday night, January 24, 2026, Stamford firefighters responded to a second two alarm structure fire during one of the coldest nights of the winter, as the city was preparing for a major snowstorm expected to bring more than a foot of snow to the area.  This was the second [...]

  • At 13:38, the Stamford Combined 911 and Communications Center received a report of black smoke coming from a residence at 178 Montauk Drive. The home is a two story wood frame residential unit, attached to a neighboring unit that was unoccupied at the time of the incident. Three engine companies, [...]

  • A major winter storm is expected to bring well over one foot of snow across Stamford, along with strong winds and dangerous cold. These conditions increase the risk of fires, carbon monoxide emergencies, power outages, and travel hazards. The Stamford Fire Department urges all residents to take the steps below [...]

  • Firefighter Naring Served the City of Stamford for more than 41 years. Stamford Fire Department Active Member Cancer Death Notification It is with profound sadness and deep respect that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Herman Naring, an active member of our department, who courageously battled cancer. [...]