We Don’t Just Fight Fires…
By Deputy Chief Philip HayesPublished On: March 19, 2021Categories: In The News, Media ReleasesViews: 986This 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 [...]
2-Alarm Fire Overnight in West Side Multi-Family Home
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 [...]
Stamford Firefighters Rescue Two People From Submerged Truck During Nor’Easter
Daring Water Rescues Made During Dangerous Winter Storm Conditions STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS RESCUE TWO PEOPLE FROM SUBMERGED TRUCK DURING NOR'EASTER STAMFORD, CT (February 1, 2021) - At 2:10 PM this afternoon and during the peak of today's nor'easter, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a vehicle in the water off of Cummings Park in [...]
Early Morning Fire at Stamford Home During Nor’Easter
Rapidly Deteriorating Weather Conditions Did Not Hamper Firefighter's Efforts to Quickly Contain the Fire. EARLY MORNING FIRE AT 66 TREAT AVENUE IN STAMFORD STAMFORD, CT (February 1, 2021) - At 01:19 this morning, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire on Treat Avenue. Firefighters from Stamford Fire Department Engine Co. 6 arrived on scene [...]
Early Morning 2-Alarm Fire in North Stamford Home
EARLY MORNING 2-ALARM FIRE AT 6 SMOKE HILL DRIVE IN NORTH STAMFORD STAMFORD, CT (December 4, 2020) - Shortly after midnight, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a house fire on Smoke Hill Drive in North Stamford. Due to the location of this fire, fire units from the Long Ridge Fire Department, the Stamford [...]
Vehicle Collides Into North Stamford Home
Stamford Firefighters Stabilize Damaged Areas of Home STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STABILIZE DAMAGED NORTH STAMFORD HOME STAMFORD, CT (November 29, 2020) - At 4:40 PM, Stamford firefighters were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had collided into a house on Lynam Road in North Stamford. 2 Engine Companies, Rescue Company 1 and the Shift Commander responded, bringing a [...]
EARLY MORNING GARAGE FIRE ON DIAZ STREET QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS
EARLY MORNING GARAGE FIRE ON DIAZ STREET QUICKLY CONTAINED BY STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS STAMFORD, CT (November 22, 2020) - At 05:00 AM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a large garage on fire near several residences on Diaz Street in Stamford. 3 Engine Companies, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Rescue Company and the Shift Commander responded [...]
STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISH LARGE BOAT FIRE
The 38 foot cabin cruiser was located at a private dock off of Dolphin Cove Quay STAMFORD FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY EXTINGUISH LARGE BOAT FIRE STAMFORD, CT (November 21, 2020) - At 12:09 PM, Stamford firefighters were alerted to a report of a large boat on fire near several residences in the Dolphin Cove neighborhood of Stamford. 3 [...]
Afternoon Fire in Dentist Office Quickly Contained
(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 [...]