On December 6, 1974, at 11:33 PM, Stamford Firefighters Water Finch and Frank Maciolek were among the first firefighters to arrive on the scene of a Box Alarm at 55 Lafayette Street . Flames could be seen coming out of […]
Event Years
1999-07-29: Deputy Fire Marshal Albert Aguilar Receives “The Mayor’s Citation”
Based upon a recommendation from Fire Marshal Barry Callahan, who acknowledges DFM Aguilars outstanding accomplishments and his pursuit of excellence in inspecting over 90% of the structures within his district, Deputy Fire Marshal Aguilar received the “Mayor’s Citation in July […]
1996: Firefighter Thomas Brown Receives “Firefighter of the Year” Award.
Firefighter Thomas E. Brown was honored by the Exchange Club of Stamford as the Stamford Fire Department’s Firefighter of the year for his community service. Firefighter Brown has dedicated the past 22 years as a camp counselor, which began his […]
2001 – Captain Paul Newman Selected as “Firefighter of the Year”
Captain Paul Newman was hired by the SFRD as a Firefighter, March 30, 1987. Prior to his career in the SFRD he was a Paramedic in Yonkers New York. During his Career with the SFRD Captain Newman was promoted to […]
2009 – Captain Matthew Palmer Named as “Firefighter of the Year”
Matthew T. Palmer was cited for his life saving efforts while he was off duty. He was on his way home from working an extra shift at the Stamford Fire and Rescue Department when he stopped to assist a man […]
2010: Lt James Arndt Selected as “Firefighter of the Year”
Group #4, Station #1 Fire Lieutenant James B. Arndt has been chosen as the 2010 “Firefighter of the Year” for his outstanding & unconditional service and contribution to this department. Jim has devoted an exorbitant amount of time to establishing […]
2011: Captain Eric Lorenz Named “Firefighter of the Year”
Captain Eric G. Lorenz has worked for the Stamford Fire Rescue Department (SFRD) since January 19, 1995 where he has progressed through the ranks to his current position of Fire Captain. Captain Lorenz is a devoted firefighter and has contributed […]
2012: Firefighter Frank Docimo Jr. Selected as “Firefighter of the Year”
In his less than five (5) years of service to Stamford Fire and Rescue, Frank has already made contributions to this Department equivalent to a lifetime of service. The following is only a short list of the many contributions he […]
1898-11-24: Purchase of a New Hose Carriage
Contract signed with the American Fire Engine Company for a one-horse hose carriage, to be delivered in sixty days. Received November 21, 1898. Went into service November 24, 1898. Source: Thirty-Fourth Annual Entertainment and Ball Program
1899-01-04: First Baptist Church Praises Efforts of the SFD
The First Baptist Church of Stanford, Connecticut, feeling profoundly grateful to all who participated in extinguishing the fire in their house of warship on December 31, 1898, wish especially to record their high appreciation of their services rendered by the […]