Retired Stamford Firefighter Tony Tomczyk Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter and long-time Stamford resident Anthony T. Tomczyk, affectionally known to many as "Pop." Tony passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21st, at the age of 90. Born in Greenwich, CT, to the late Anthony Tomczyk and Stell Usowski [...]
Stamford Fire Department Responds to Fire Incident at Mill River House
Stamford, CT – July 1, 2024 – At approximately 10:47 PM on July 1, 2024, the Stamford 911 Center received a report of smoke and visible flames on a porch at 35 West Broad Street, Mill River House, a five-story multi-family dwelling. The building has a unique "C" shaped layout. Upon arrival, the first unit [...]
Stamford Fire Department Introduces Dedicated Incident Commander for Northern District
Stamford, CT – In cooperation with Mayor Caroline Simmons, the Stamford Fire Department is excited to announce a significant enhancement to our community’s emergency response capabilities. Effective July 1, 2024, at 08:00 AM, the northern part of Stamford will have a dedicated career Incident Commander, known as Unit 5, to serve the newly designated “Northern [...]
Multiple Vehicles on Fire on Fairfield Avenue
Multiple Vehicles on Fire on Fairfield Avenue STAMFORD, CT (June 22, 2024) - At 10:25 AM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of several vehicles burning adjacent to a building in the area of 400 Fairfield Avenue. Truck 3 from the West Side Fire Station arrived first at the scene and found a fire involving [...]
South End Boat Fire Quickly Controlled by Stamford Fire Fighters
Stamford, CT – At 6:17 pm the Stamford 911 center received multiple calls reporting a boat on fire in the parking lot at 41 Bateman Way, the Ponus Yacht Club. First arriving fire units from the South End fire station found an approximately 24-foot boat on a trailer well involved in fire. The fire was [...]
Small fire in Stamford residential high rise causes building evacuation
At 21:19 on Saturday, May 18, 2024, Stamford Fire Department responded to 77 Prospect Street for a report of smoke in the lobby. Upon arrival at 21:23, Firefighters found a floor sanding machine on fire in a first floor apartment. The fire was quickly extinguished by the FD using portable extinguishers. However, the fire generated [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter Ed Malarkey Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Edward J. Malarkey. He was a life-long Stamford resident and passed quietly on April 27, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 88 years old. Edward (Ed, Eddie) is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia (Wescott), and [...]
Retired Deputy Fire Marshal Norman Fox Has Passed Away
It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Deputy Fire Marshal Norman (Norm) Fox. Norm passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 81 years old in Stamford, CT. Norm was born September 15, 1942 to the late Lucille Fox Schultz (Davis) and Frederick Fox. He was a [...]
Train Engine Fire Briefly Disrupts Rail Service As Firefighters Work Quickly To Extinguish The Fire
At 22:56 on May 7, 2024, the Stamford Combined 911 & Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports of a train crash and/or fire near the East Main Street rail overpasses in Stamford. First responders swiftly mobilized to address the emergency. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a diesel engine engulfed in heavy flames located just south and [...]
Train Engine Fire Briefly Disrupts Rail Service As Firefighters Work Quickly To Extinguish The Fire
At 22:56 on May 7, 2024, the Stamford Combined 911 & Dispatch Center began receiving multiple reports of a train crash and/or fire near the East Main Street rail overpasses in Stamford. First responders swiftly mobilized to address the emergency. Upon arrival, first responders encountered a diesel engine engulfed in heavy flames located just south and [...]
