(Stamford, CT) – At 1:21 PM Stamford Firefighters were dispatched to a report of “something on fire in the building” at 36 Hoyt Street. Engine 5 and Rescue 1 from the Woodside firehouse arrived on scene in under 4 minutes to find smoke showing from the rear of the building on the first floor. A [...]

Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Blaze. At 9:08 PM, The City of Stamford Combined 911 Center received a report of a dryer on fire inside the house at 136 Houston Terrace. Three engines, a Truck Company, a Rescue Company, an Incident Commander, and a Rapid Intervention Team were dispatched and responded.   Engine 6 from the Glenbrook Fire [...]

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 [...]

Firefighter Raymond Knebel It is with deep regret that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Raymond Peter Knebel at the age of 93. Ray was a lifelong resident of Stamford, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, firefighter and friend to all. He passed away peacefully on May 30, 2020. He was born in [...]

Thank you to our friends at HeyStamford.com for putting together this wonderful memory of yesterday's tribute to the HERO'S of The Stamford Hospital.

Cognetta's Funeral Home Suffers only Minor Smoke and Water Damage At 18:43 hours, while returning from a previous EMS incident, Stamford Fire Engine 4 from the East Side Fire Station observed a heavy smoke condition in the area of Myrtle Avenue and Frederick Street and began their response. The observation was reported to fire dispatch where [...]

Michael Bruce Coppola It is with deep regret, that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Stamford Firefighter Michael (Mickey) Bruce Coppola. Mickey, age 89 of Lake Worth, Florida formerly of Stamford, Connecticut passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019.  He was the son of the late Philomena and Michele Coppola who immigrated [...]