• Off-Duty Stamford Fire Captain Seeks Public Support In Bringing Historical Relics Back to Stamford

    By Published On: April 29, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 685

    These Relics Are Over One-Hundred Years Old! THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE BY THE STAMFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT BUT IS BEING DISTRIBUTED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY The following was written by Fire Captain Philip Hayes. Capt Hayes has been actively involved as the Department's unofficial historian for many years, [...]

  • Thinking About Applying and Want To Know What CPAT Is?

    By Published On: April 25, 2022Categories: Department News, Important InformationTags: Views: 5335

    The video, shown below, explains the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). It consists of eight separate events requiring you to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. The events include: Stair ClimbHose DragEquipment CarryLadder Raise and ExtensionForcible EntryMaze SearchVictim Drag Ceiling Breach and Pull. The International Association of Fire [...]

  • Springdale Kitchen Fire Quickly Extinguished

    By Published On: April 25, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 828

    Stamford, CT – At 11:35 pm, the Stamford 911 center received a call reporting a stove fire in an apartment at 94 Highview Ave. Engine 7 from the Springdale firehouse was the first engine company to arrive, and stretched a hose line to quickly contain the rapidly spreading kitchen fire. 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Rescue Company, [...]

  • MULTI-AGENCY EASTER SUNDAY RESPONSE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND FOR 4 BOATERS IN WATER.

    By Published On: April 17, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1983

    4 Men rescued from cold water of Long Island Sound. 1 man has died, 3 others remain in critical condition. MULTI-AGENCY EASTER SUNDAY RESPONSE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND RESCUES 4 BOATERS IN WATER. STAMFORD, CT (Sunday, April 17, 2022) - At 10:21 AM on Easter Sunday, Stamford firefighters, Stamford Police, and Stamford EMS units were alerted to [...]

  • Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry B Lawson Has Passed Away

    By Published On: April 8, 2022Categories: Member NewsViews: 1412

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Fire Marshal Henry (Hank) B. Lawson Jr. 75, of Unadilla GA. DFM Lawson entered into eternal rest on Sunday April 3, 2022.  Graveside Services for DFM Lawson 75, of Unadilla GA will be Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 11:00 [...]

  • Hiring Information Command Center

    By Published On: March 29, 2022Categories: Department NewsTags: Views: 8055

    The Application deadline has passed. Human Resources is no longer accepting applications for the position of Recruit Firefighter. If you have ANY questions concerning a submitted application or requirements, please contact the City of Stamford Human Resources Department! City of Stamford Human Resources Division888 Washington Blvd.P.O. Box 10152 Stamford, Connecticut 06904-2152Phone: 203-977-4733 Fax: 203-977-4075Email: [email protected]

  • East Side Structure Fire Quickly Contained By Stamford Firefighters

    By Published On: March 14, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 896

    2 Firefighters Sustain Minor Injuries; Family Dog Dies During Fire. EAST SIDE STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (March 13, 2022) - At 10:43 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire in a multi-family residence at 295 Cove Road. 5 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, [...]

  • Late Evening Westside Fire Displaces 9

    By Published On: November 11, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 635

    The Stamford 911 center received a report of a building on fire at 11:41 pm last night with an additional report of a possible trapped occupant inside. First arriving apparatus from the City's Westside Station reported heavy smoke coming from the front of a multi-family apartment building upon arrival.Upon entry, heavy fire was encountered in the first floor apartment. [...]

  • Early Evening Springdale House Fire Quickly Extinguished

    By Published On: October 11, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 606

    Stamford, CT – At 5:05 pm, the Stamford 911 center received a call reporting a fire in an upstairs bedroom at 340 Haig Ave. The Chief of the Springdale Fire Department was first to arrive and confirmed a structure fire at the two-story private residence. Engine 7 from the Springdale fire house was the first [...]

  • Two-Alarm Fire Causes Signifiant Damage to Unoccupied House on Large Estate

    By Published On: October 3, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesTags: , , Views: 1772

    The Stamford Combined 911 Center received the first call of heavy smoke, possibly a large open burn, in the area of 579 Erskine Road at 18:50. The first arriving unit from the Long Ridge Fire Department arrived on the scene and discovered a large unoccupied house with heavy fire showing from the attic and roof [...]