• Commercial Structure Fire in Belltown

    Firefighters Quickly Contain Fast Moving Fire Above Local Businesses COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD AND BELLTOWN FIREFIGHTERS. STAMFORD, CT (September 25, 2021) - At 03:54 PM, Stamford and Belltown firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire in a restaurant at 18 Belltown Road in the Belltown neighborhood of Stamford. 4 Engine Companies, 1 [...]

  • Retired Stamford Firefighter Curtis “Curt” Darragh Has Passed Away.

    By Published On: September 16, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 843

    It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Firefighter Curtis R. Darragh, Jr., 77, resident of Milford, NH. He went home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2021, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, NH. He was born on December 18, 1943, in Peekskill, NY, [...]

  • RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS

    By Published On: August 29, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 708

    One Firefighter Injured While Battling the Blaze RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (August 28, 2021) - At 09:50 PM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire in the area of Reynolds Avenue and Austin Avenue. 4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, and the Shift [...]

  • Vehicle Crashes into Waterfront Home in Shippan

    By Published On: July 19, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 653

    Firefighters Stabilized Damaged Garage and Safely Removed One Occupant from the Vehicle VEHICLE CRASHES INTO WATERFRONT HOME IN SHIPPAN Firefighters Stabilized Damaged Garage and Safely Removed One Occupant from the Vehicle STAMFORD, CT (July 19, 2021) - Firefighters responded to a vehicle that had collided into a house this afternoon on Ocean Drive North in the Shippan [...]

  • Lifeguards from Nearby Beach Club Rush to the Shores of Shippan Point to Try and Save Drowning Man’s Life.

    By Published On: July 10, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 876

    Earlier today, land and marine units from the Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, and Stamford Emergency Medical Services responded to Long Island Sound, near the east side of Shippan Point for a report of an overturned canoe with people in the water.  Initial 911 calls came from residents of Ocean Drive East after they witnessed individuals struggling in the water after their [...]

  • Stamford Firefighters Save Numerous Pets During Smokey Evening Fire on Lincoln Avenue

    By Published On: June 18, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 705

    The Rapid Response by Stamford Firefighters Quickly Contained the Fire from Spreading to Adjacent Houses SMOKEY EVENING FIRE ON LINCOLN AVENUE QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (June 17, 2021) - At 09:14 PM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire at 18 Lincoln Avenue.  4 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, [...]

  • Retired Firefighter Bob Davidson Has Passed Away

    By Published On: June 14, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 1010

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Robert (Bob) G. Davidson Sr. Retired Firefighter Bob Davidson Bob, age 93, passed away peacefully on May 6, in New Haven, Ct.  Bob was born January 19, 1928 in Norwood, MA, son of Jessie Ann Steel Davidson and Alexander [...]

  • Retired Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Supervisor Ralph DeBlasi Has Passed Away

    By Published On: June 13, 2021Categories: Member NewsViews: 892

    It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the unexpected passing of retired Mechanical Supervisor Ralph DeBlasi 62, of New Bern, North Carolina. Ralph passed away on Thursday morning, June 10, 2021.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Mary DeBlasi.  Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of [...]

  • Afternoon Fire Damages West Side Multi-Family Home

    By Published On: June 12, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 735

    Stamford, CT – At 12:46 pm, the Stamford 911 center received multiple calls reporting a house fire at 21 Perry Street. Engine 3 and Truck 3 from the Stamford Fire Department’s West Side firehouse were first to arrive and found fire venting from the top floor rear of a three story multi-family house. A hose [...]

  • Leave the Fireworks to the Professionals!

    By Published On: June 8, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 609

    Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays. The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show. With the possibility of professional firework shows being scarce this year, it is important to know that fireworks are not safe in the hands of consumers. Every year, about 10,000 people are treated for [...]