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  • Active and retired members of the @stamfordfiredepartment gathered together on Saturday morning to honor and recognize the passing of recently retired Stamford firefighter Sam Van Houten. Firefighter Van Houten served the City of Stamford for more than 3 decades and passed away suddenly last week. Our thoughts are with the entire Van Houten family. Rest in peace Firefighter Samuel Van Houten. #stamfordct #stamford #stamfordfiredepartment
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  • Members of the Stamford Fire Department Command, Training, & Communications Staff participated in a joint active violence tabletop style exercise this morning with law enforcement, EMS, hospital, & local business groups. Thanks to our local emergency service providers and business partners in ensuring cooperative and effective response protocols utilizing the best practices in public safety. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamford #stamfordems #stamfordpolice #stamforddowntown #stamfordct
  • Firefighters from Engine 3 & Truck 3 operate at a fast moving outside fire that damaged the exterior of a residence on Durant Street earlier today. The quick arrival and actions of Stamford firefighters were able to contain two potentially significant structure fires within only two hours of each other this afternoon. #stamfordct #stamfordfiredepartment #connecticut
  • A great effort by Engine 4 personnel this afternoon prevented a fast moving construction material fire from extending to adjacent homes. The fire involved pre-cast foam insulated foundation blocks and spread to other construction materials on the very compact site. #stamfordct #stamfordfiredepartment #firefighter #connecticut #stamford
  • Stamford firefighters are busy this week performing extensive spring cleaning of all apparatus and equipment. With winter hopefully behind us, firefighters are removing salt and sand that accumulates in hard to access locations throughout the winter and performing maintenance on all ground ladders and stored equipment. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #fireapparatus #spring
  • Stamford firefighters responded to 51 Dale Street at 00:51 AM last night for a residential structure fire. Personnel arrived on scene in less than 3 minutes and immediately went to work to extinguish the fire. The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes of arrival using 26 first-alarm personnel. Stamford EMS & Stamford Police also provided assistance at the scene. #stamfordfiredepartment #stamfordct #firefighter
  • Congratulations to Lieutenant James Arndt of Truck 1, Group 4. Lieutenant Arndt retired last week after serving the Department for the past 30 years. Our best to Jim for a happy and healthy retirement! #stamfordfiredepartment