• Gerald J. Pacelli, 73, Retired Member Of The Stamford Fire Department Has Passed Away

    By Published On: September 12, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 434

    DARIEN, Conn. - Gerald J. Pacelli, a resident of Darien, died Tuesday, Sept. 9. He was 73. Gerald Pacelli was born March 13, 1941, in Stamford, to Michael and Helen (Mishley) Pacelli. He was a member of the first graduating class of St. Mary's School in Stamford and a graduate of Stamford High School in 1959. [...]

  • Chester William Buttery lll “Bill”

    By Published On: May 10, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 527

    It is with deep regret, that the City of Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of retired Lieutenant Chester William Buttery III. “Old Bill” to his friends, a lifelong resident of Stamford passed away peacefully with family and friends by his side on May 9th 2014 at Stamford Hospital. He was born in Stamford to [...]

  • The Jesse Lewis Playground Project Dedication

    By Published On: May 6, 2014Categories: Member News, Photo GalleryViews: 656

    Pictures from the dedication ceremony on May 4th, 2014. [nggallery id=10 template=caption]

  • A Benefit Concert Supporting The Sandy Ground Memorial Playground Project

    By Published On: April 20, 2014Categories: Department News, Member News, UncategorizedTags: , Views: 624

    Come join The Highland Rovers and The Stamford Professional Fire Fighters for a benefit concert supporting "The Sandy Ground Memorial Playground Project in honor of the life of Jesse Lewis.

  • Meet The Stamford Firefighters PeeWee Hockey Team!

    By Published On: February 20, 2014Categories: Member News, UncategorizedViews: 660

    Members from Stamford Fire Station #4  pose with the Stamford Firefighters Local 786 Sponsored PeeWee Hockey Team.

  • Stamford Firefighter, Eddie Palitz, Has Passed Away

    By Published On: January 2, 2014Categories: Member NewsViews: 363

    The Stamford Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of active Stamford Firefighter Eddie Palitz. The following is his public obituary. Edward C. Palitz Sr. age 68 passed away Tuesday December 31st 2013. Eddie was a lifelong resident of Stamford Connecticut; firefighter at Glenbrook Fire Department for over 30 years and Chief Engineer. He was [...]

  • 8th Annual Stamford Firefighters Toy Drive Gifts Distributed to Kids Across Stamford

    By Published On: December 23, 2013Categories: Member News, Photo GalleryViews: 539

    Members of the Stamford Professional Firefighters Association (SPFA) helped Santa collect, wrap and deliver hundreds of gifts to children who were at the Franklin Street Shelter, the Salvation Army, the Wilson Food Pantry, the Stamford Hospital as Pediatric patients  and other selected locations. Fire Fighter Donald Lowndes, the organizer of the Stamford Fire Fighters’ toy drive, [...]

  • Stamford Firefighter William O’Connell Receives 2013 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award

    By Published On: April 24, 2013Categories: Member NewsTags: Views: 532

    Firefighter William O'Connell (Group 2, Rescue 1) Wednesday, April 24, 2013: Stamford Fire Fighter and Local 786 Member, Bill O'Connell (Group 2, Rescue 1) recieved the 2013 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award this morning at the Fire Department Instructor's Conference (FDIC) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Robert F. Biolchini, chief executive officer of PennWell Corporation, [...]

  • Stamford Fire Fighter’s Breast Cancer Awareness Benefit

    By Published On: May 3, 2011Categories: In The News, Member NewsTags: Views: 938

    Stamford Fire Fighters in conjunction with The Bennett Cancer Center at Stamford Hospital will be hosting a "Paint the Town Pink" benefit to support breast cancer research. Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 3-7 PM at Tiernan's Pub and Restaurant located at 187 Main Street in downtown Stamford. There will be a live DJ, raffle, prizes, 50/50 [...]