Stamford Advocate: Stamford Firefighters Knock Down Heavy Basement Fire
As published in today's Stamford Advocate. http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Stamford-firefighters-knock-down-heavy-basement-10590479.php
Smoke Detectors Are The True Hero’s In Early Morning Fire
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: November 3, 2016Categories: Media ReleasesTags: structure fireViews: 694Once again, fully operational smoke detectors become the true hero at an early morning fire in The Cove section of the city. At 3;20am this morning, the Stamford Fire Department responded with 4 Engines, 1 Ladder, 1 Rescue and an Incident Commander to 82 Warren Street for a report of smoke in the house. Engine [...]
Car Fire Inside Garage Quickly Extinguished by Stamford Firefighters
(Stamford, CT) – At 07:13, the Stamford Fire Department, Turn of River Fire Department, and Long Ridge Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported car fire inside an attached garage at 181 Thornridge Drive in the Turn of River fire district. Stamford Fire Department Engine 8 arrived on scene at 07:21 and reported a working [...]
A New Engine 9 Has Gone Into Service Today
The Stamford Fire Department is pleased to announce our new 2016 KME Severe Service 1500 GPM Pumper Engine has been placed into service today as Engine 9. Engine 9 is stationed at the Turn of River Fire Station #2 (on Roxbury Road). It has a 1000 gallon water tank and a 30 gallon foam tank. [wonderplugin_gridgallery [...]
Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Host Kids Halloween Party with Sparky the Fire Dog on Sunday!
The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association (SPFFA) will host its free annual fire safety Halloween party, featuring Sparky the Fire Dog. The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 30th at the Sheraton Hotel in Stamford (700 Main St.). There’s only treats, no tricks, at this party, which will [...]
Four Stamford Firefighters Receive Meritorious Service Award For A Recent Successful CPR Resuscitation
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: October 25, 2016Categories: Member NewsTags: Award, CPR, Emergency Medical Service, EMSViews: 721On September 3rd, 2016, Engine Co. #6 was dispatched, along with a paramedic ambulance from Stamford EMS, to a residence on Glenbrook Road for a report of an 86-year-old male who was unconscious and not breathing. Members initiated medical care, including CPR, oxygen and ventilations. They applied the AED which indicated no shock advised. Members continued [...]
Retired Stamford Firefighter George F. Heinlein Obituary (from 1/2/2011)
We were recently notified that retired Firefighter George F Heinlein passed away back in 2011, In an effort to properly recognize his service to the City of Stamford, we are posting his obituary from back then. George F. Heinlein of Ridgefield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Born and raised in Stamford, he was [...]
UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute Promotes Closing Your Door To Slow The Fire
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: October 23, 2016Categories: In The News, Safety FactsViews: 815In the event of a fire, closing your door could slow the spread of smoke, heat and flames and make a life-saving difference. Know it, sing it, do it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUqjNF_DNkQ
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Robert Callahan Has Passed Away
Robert Michael Callahan, 89, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on October 19, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Stamford, CT on April 30, 1927 to Patrick and Mary Harrington Callahan, he was educated at St John's School and Stamford High School. He was a lifelong Stamford resident [...]
