At 9:52 am the Stamford Fire Dept. responded to a reported fire at 16 Greenwood Hill St. The first arriving engine reported heavy fire from the second floor of a multi-family residence. The fire had also advanced to the third floor, and attic space of the building as well. Fire units performed a rapid search [...]

(Stamford, CT) – At 3:37 pm, the Stamford Fire Department responded to the Hinckley boat yard at 2 Selleck Street for a boat on fire at the gas dock. Engine 3 from the West Side firehouse was first to arrive and reported a fully involved boat fire close to the dock. Engine 3 began to [...]

(Stamford, CT) – At 3:37 pm, the Stamford Fire Department responded to the Hinckley boat yard at 2 Selleck Street for a boat on fire at the gas dock. Engine 3 from the West Side firehouse was first to arrive and reported a fully involved boat fire close to the dock. Engine 3 began to [...]

(Stamford, CT) – At 7:40 PM the Stamford Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from a neighbor reporting a house on fire on Fairview Ave. Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse arrived first and found fire venting through the roof of a residential house at 128 Fairview Ave. A working fire was declared bringing [...]

(Stamford, CT) – At 10:46 am the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to 150 Lockwood Ave for multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a house on fire. Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse was first to arrive and found fire showing from the second floor exterior porch of a multifamily residential dwelling. Residents had been alerted to [...]

One Occupant Removed with Minor Injuries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT - Stamford firefighters responded to a single vehicle collision in downtown Stamford that involved a vehicle submerged in the Rippowam River. Due to the nature of this incident, a Technical Rescue response, including the Fire Department Dive Team arrived on the scene [...]

The Stamford Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has placed into service a new Engine 4 today. Engine 4 is stationed in the Eastside Fire Station on Shippan Avenue and primarily serves the Shippan, Cove, and East Side neighborhoods of Stamford. More Pictures & Video Below The new Engine 4 is a 1500 [...]

Retired Firefighter Willy Pilcher It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the death of retired Firefighter Robert (“Willy”) Ernest Pilcher of Darien, CT. Willy passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 following a brief illness.  Born in Stamford on April 24, 1929 to the late Ernest and Caroline Pilcher, Bob grew [...]

Retired Captain James Bailey It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Captain James Patrick Bailey. Jim, age 73, of Stamford passed away at his home on August 1, 2020. Jim was born on August 26, 1946 to Jennie and James Bailey of Stamford CT. Jim is survived [...]

  (Stamford, CT) – At 4:09 pm the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to 104 Euclid Ave for a vehicle fire in close proximity to a house. While enroute, the Stamford 911 center received multiple calls reporting the house was now also on fire. Engine 4 from the Shippan firehouse was first to arrive and [...]