Below is a transcribed version of Chief Parker’s obituary, as published in the Stamford Advocate in March 1938. Former Fire Chief, H W Parker, dies in Bridgeport Passes suddenly this afternoon of a heart attack– 78 years old Harry W […]
Personnel
Meet Chief George Bowman, First Chief of the Stamford Fire Department
George Bowman was born on May 12, 1852, in Fifeshire. Scotland. He and his parents immigrated to New York when George was just six months old. Sometime around 1877, George married Mary Davis of Connecticut. He and his wife came to […]
1916.01.26 – Kenneth W Carter Abandons Wall Street to Join the SFD
This is an interesting story that nobody in Stamford seems to know anything about. I asked some old timers about it and found nobody that was familiar with this story. The following article was published in the New York Press on […]
The Stamford Fire Department in the 1947 Hit Movie Boomerang
The 1947 video clip below shows the interior of the old “Central Fire Station”, with the church across the street. The station was directly next door to the present day “Central Fire Station”, commonly referred to today as “Headquarters.” The […]
1932.04.06 – Line of Duty Death of Firefighter Thomas J Meehan
Thomas J Meehan, 45 years old and was appointed to the SFD on July 10, 1918. He was assigned to SFD Station No. 2, when he died in the line of duty on April 6, 1932. His death was a result of […]
2009 Firefighter of the Year Captain Matthew T Palmer
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 who […]
2010 Firefighter of the Year Lieutenant James B Arndt
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 the MDT system, Firehouse […]
2011 Firefighter of the Year Captain Eric G Lorenz
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 of the Year Firefighter Frank Docimo Jr
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 […]
Thomas F Richardson (1954-1966)
Chief Thomas Richardson submitted his request for retirement after 43 years of service. Events & Accomplishments During Chief Richardson’s Tenure: Station #2’s front was changed from three doors to two doors to accommodate modern day apparatus (1954). Started using the […]