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A Tribute to Anthony T. Tomczyk: A Life of Service and Devotion
The Stamford Fire Department mourns the loss of one of its most dedicated and beloved members, Anthony T. [...]
1981 02 17: South Pacific Tenement Arson Fire
Editors Note: The following collection of photos was provided to me by Steve Heilner, former Turn of [...]
1983 01 04: From Tragedy to Transformation: The Legacy of the United Organics Building Explosion
Introduction The events of January 4, 1983 and the months that followed, violently overturned the lives of [...]
2010 10 04 – Fire Engine Struck by Tractor-Trailer During Vehicle Fire Response
On October 4, 2010, a Stamford Fire Department fire engine was severely damaged after being rear-ended at [...]
1829 05 – The Earliest Mention Of Organizing A Fire Company for Stamford
The Resolve shown below established the very fire Stamford Fire Company for the Village and Town, Resolve Authorizing [...]
1841-12-22: Fire on River Street – The Earliest Newspaper Account of a Fire in Stamford
The following newspaper article was clipped from the digital version of the Stamford Advocate (Published as FARMER'S ADVOCATE.) [...]
1874-12-18: Meadow Street Barn Fire
Below is an article from the December 18, 1874 Stamford Advocate that tells the story of a barn [...]
1878-12-7: Chief Skelding’s Recommendation For A Steamer Voted Down
A man before his time in Stamford. Yes.. the big fire did happen several years later, and it [...]