Introduction The events of January 4, 1983 and the months that followed, violently overturned the lives of four men, galvanized the state into passing a law to prevent similar tragedies, united area towns and cities in an outpouring of support, and changed the way at least one city would [...]
On October 4, 2010, a Stamford Fire Department fire engine was severely damaged after being rear-ended at high speed by a tractor-trailer while firefighters were battling a vehicle fire on Interstate 95 near exit 8 southbound. The collision, which occurred at 2:13 a.m., left the fire engine in a [...]
Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for two young children and their mother, it could have been a time of unimaginable tragedy. However, thanks to the bravery and selflessness of four Stamford firefighters, the holiday season turned into a true Christmas miracle. Lieutenant Trevor Roach, Firefighter [...]
THE DAY OF THE FIREMAN – “Visit Your Local Firehouse” Fire Service Recognition Day was observed in Stamford. These three photos, depict what could be some of the phases in a routine day in the life of a fireman. At left, firefighter, Anthony Milone, Senior, and others from the [...]
My name is Fire Captain Philip Hayes. I have been with the SFD for more than 34 years. I have been a history fan for most of my life. As a young firefighter, I discovered a collection of old photographs in a box at the Stamford Fire Department. But [...]
You don't see this everyday... In an incident that occurred on April 10, 1930, a plaintiff contends that Stamford Firemen purposely started a controlled burn for the purpose of burning brush from a parcel of land, and further alleges that the controlled burn damaged trees and shrubbery on his property [...]
Stamford Fire Department receives its new American LaFrance Triple Combination Hose, Pumper, and Chemical Equipment Car. It went into service as Engine No. 4 after the acceptance testing was completed on the Broad Street bridge.
The information contained within this post comes directly from the February 1924 Grand Ball Program. Central Fire Station Central fire station, at the junction of Main and Elm Street. Administration Victor H Viet, Fire Chief Joseph F Plant, Electrician S A Ezequelle, Mechanical Supervisor Lewis Y Krom, Deputy [...]
On September 19, 1955, at 3:00 pm, the Stamford Fire Department received their new 750 GPM Maxim. It was delivered by factory mechanic C. N. Gifford and Mr. R. Barthoemew, and O.B. Maxwell, sales representatives for Maxim Motors. The next day, the new Maxim was taken to Mill River for pumping [...]
