Stamford, CT (December 20, 2024) – At 08:50 the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to 24 Hampton Lane for a worker trapped in a trench collapse. Engine 8 was first to arrive and confirmed the male worker was buried up to his thighs at the bottom of the trench excavation but was alert and conscious. [...]

Recent Success Stories Highlight the Need For Working Smoke Detectors ** Media Interviews With Chief Morris Available on Request ** Stamford, CT — As the holiday season approaches, the Stamford Fire Department is calling on all residents to prioritize safety by ensuring they have working smoke detectors in their homes—or the homes of loved ones. Recent [...]

STAMFORD, CT (December 7, 2024) - At 5:15 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 17 Clinton Avenue.  Engine 3 and Truck 3 from the West Side fire station arrived on scene in three minutes and found smoke and fire visible from windows on the first floor of an end unit of a three-story row house, [...]

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 and, in some cases, knock [...]

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 critical and often overlooked hazard [...]

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 at 2:04 AM, and Stamford [...]

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) on October 29th,1938. He graduated [...]

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 eaves of the roof. E8 [...]

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 and found smoke coming from the [...]

Stamford, CT (September 12, 2024) – At 1:28 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire in the basement at 87 Noble Street in the Waterside section of the city. E2 and Truck 2 from the South End fire station arrived first and found heavy smoke originating from the basement of the [...]