Fire in high-rise building under construction At 10:25 am on Friday 10/21 Stamford Fire Department units were dispatched to the Smyth Building construction site on the corner of Tresser Blvd and Washington Blvd for a report of “black smoke coming from the roof”.  Some FD units were on the road returning from a false alarm [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired firefighter Harold "Bud" Fisher. Bud passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at his home in Sandy Hook, CT. He was born on July 8, 1937, in Stamford to Harold and Mae Frances (McBride) Fisher. He was predeceased by his [...]

Early Sunday evening, Stamford Fire units were dispatched to the area of 28 or 32 Glenbrook Road for a report of an explosion and fire.  Three Engine Companies, a Ladder Company, a Rescue Company, an Incident Commander and a Rapid Intervention Team responded.   On arrival, it was quickly determined that the correct incident address [...]

The wife of a brother firefighter has been diagnosed with MDS and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.  There is a donor event being held at the Stamford Fire Department Mechanical Division on Saturday March 27, 1:00-5:00PM by "be the match.org." Be the match allows donors ages 18-44 to swab for free and requires a $100 [...]

This morning, Stamford Fire Department Rescue Co. 1 performed a somewhat unusual rescue in the Westover section of Stamford. A cat apparently took advantage of HVAC Technicians working in the attic and decided to explore the usually inaccessible space. The homeowners led the firefighters to the area where they said they could hear the cat [...]

It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Stamford Firefighter James (Jimmy) Joseph McCann. James passed away at 87 years old in his home on March 11, 2021, where he lived with his loving wife of 62 years, Anita (Elumba). He is affectionally remembered by his 3 children, [...]

Firefighters Contain Rapidly Spreading Fire in Congested Neighborhood 2-ALARM FIRE OVERNIGHT IN WEST SIDE MULTI-FAMILY HOME STAMFORD, CT (March 14, 2021) - At 00:49 this morning, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire on Dryden Street on Stamford's West Side. 3 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, 1 Heavy Rescue Company, and the Shift [...]

Retired Fire Captain Donald Corrigan It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Retired Fire Captain Donald H. Corrigan. Don is a beloved husband, father and friend. He passed away suddenly at his home on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 9, 2021. A native of Stamford, Donald was born [...]

It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Fire Captain Robert F. (Bobby) Herrman. Bobby, beloved for his sparkling smile, quiet strength and golden heart, slipped away peacefully on December 3, 2020 with the love of his wife, Sharon, family, friends and all who knew him as a [...]