• Commercial Fire Disrupts Downtown Stamfords West Side

    By Published On: May 18, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1134

    At approximately 7:15 pm the Stamford 911 Dispatch received multiple calls reporting a commercial structure located at 301 West Main St was on fire. Firefighters from Stamford's West Side Fire Station were first on scene confirming the structure was on fire, with heavy smoke visible coming from all areas of the building. Hose lines were immediately deployed, as crews [...]

  • Late Afternoon Fire Damages Stamford Home

    By Published On: April 27, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1283

    At approx 4:47 pm Stamford 911 dispatched a report of smoke filling up the house at 64 Sanford Lane. First  arriving units from the Belltown Fire Dept reported a smoke condition in the building, and began advancing a hoseline to the basement of the structure. Moments later additional apparatus arrived on scene from the Downtown [...]

  • Evening Fire Damages Damages Condominium Unit

    By Published On: April 11, 2023Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1163

    1 Occupant Injured At 20:09 The 911 dispatch center received a report of a stove on fire with occupants were evacuating. Upon arrival, companies from the West Side fire station reported heavy smoke coming from the dwelling. Soon afterwards the kitchen living space of the dwelling erupted into flame. The fire was quickly controlled by a hose [...]

  • Water Main Break Damages Several Homes, Some Families Displaced.

    By Published On: November 21, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1278

    AT 1543 the Stamford 911 Dispatch center received reports of a water main break in the vicinity of Hollow Oak Lane and Bel Aire Dr. First arriving fire units reported a large volume of water coming from the area of a front yard on Hollow Oak Ln., where construction was taking place. Water was observed and cascading downhill [...]

  • Firefighters remove trapped occupant from underneath Metro North train.

    By Published On: July 5, 2022Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 1246

    At 20:09 this evening the Stamford 911 center received a report of a woman who fell between the train and the platform at the Springdale Train  Station. Upon realizing what happened, the Metro North Conductor and Engineer quickly de-energized and secured the train in order to allow for safe patient access to first arriving first responders [...]

  • Late Evening Westside Fire Displaces 9

    By Published On: November 11, 2021Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 609

    The Stamford 911 center received a report of a building on fire at 11:41 pm last night with an additional report of a possible trapped occupant inside. First arriving apparatus from the City's Westside Station reported heavy smoke coming from the front of a multi-family apartment building upon arrival.Upon entry, heavy fire was encountered in the first floor apartment. [...]

  • Firefighters respond to near drowning in Stamford Harbor

    By Published On: November 3, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 443

    Stamford firefighters responded to the area of 257 Ocean Dr West this morning, for a report of an overturned kayaker in the water.  Apparatus from fire headquarters, the dive team from Woodside Station, and the marine unit located in Shippan, all responded to the call.  While enroute, further information was received that an unconscious victim had [...]

  • Westside apartment fire displaces 9

    By Published On: October 6, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 606

    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 [...]

  • Storm Cell Spurs Multiple Calls

    By Published On: June 29, 2020Categories: Media ReleasesViews: 504

    A storm cell containing strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain moving through Stamford around 5pm yesterday resulted in multiple calls. At 4:54 pm the 911 center received multiple calls for people requiring assistance and around Wallacks Point area of Stamford on Long island Sound. A report of 2 kayakers requiring assistance was reported as well a vessel with [...]