The Passing of Stamford Fire Captain Daniel Chichester, a 37 Year Veteran
The Stamford Fire Department regrets to annouce the passing of Fire Captain Daniel Chichester. Captain Chichester passed away early this morning. He began his career with the Stamford Fire Department on September 5, 1973 and has served the City of Stamford for nearly 37 years. Two of Captain Chichester's sons are Stamford Fire Fighters also. Peter is a Firefighter on Truck 2 and Keith is a Lieutenant assigned to Engine 9). Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Chichester family. Service arrangements will be posted as soon as they are announced.
Stamford Firefighter Wear Pink For Mothers Day
Stamford Firefighters are wearing pink department-wide today to show their support for “Breast Cancer Awareness.” The program is sponsored by Stamford Firefighters Local 786.
In The Beginning….
From its founding in 1641 until almost midway into the 19th century, fire protection for Stamford consisted of citizens forming bucket brigades to supply water for fire suppression. The fire service really began to organize on August 11, 1844, when at a meeting of the freemen, it was "resolved that the Borough will purchase two fire engines with hose, hooks, ladders, etc., as the necessity of the Borough may require." A tax of 10 mills on the dollar was levied to defray this expense, but only one engine was purchased. In December 1844 the Rippowam Fire Engine Company No. 1 was formed ...
The Passing of Stamford Fire Captain Daniel Chichester, a 37 Year Veteran
The Stamford Fire Department regrets to annouce the passing of Fire Captain Daniel Chichester. Captain Chichester passed away early this morning. He began his career with the Stamford Fire Department on September 5, 1973 and has served the City of Stamford for nearly 37 years. Two of Captain Chichester’s sons are Stamford Fire Fighters also. Peter is a Firefighter on Truck 2 and Keith... [Read more]
Stamford & Glenbrook Firefighters Working Together, Help Stamford Residents
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Stamford Firefighter Wear Pink For Mothers Day
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Preliminary Funeral Arrangements For Firefighter Sean Gage
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In Memory Of Sean Gage: A Letter From Chief McGrath
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The Passing of Fire Fighter Sean Gage, Engine Co. #2
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Firefighter Exam Rescheduled
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Fire Lieutenant Walt Finch Passes Away
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In The Beginning….
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Stamford transformer fire traps driver
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