These firefighters are members of the Supernumerary Firefighting force. Supernumerary is defined as "present in excess of the normal or requisite number." Apparently, they were not paid, did not work but were eligible to be hired full time sometime down the road.
In September 1975, Stamford Fire Department accepted the delivery of its first modular ambulance. They called it a "Rescue Ambulance." The idea was that, in addition to its medical responses, it would be equipped with certain rescue tools such as the hydraulic "Jaws of Life". The idea was somewhat [...]
Unknown firefighters riding the back step of "Squad 1", prepare for their response to an unknown incident out of Fire Headquaters.
An unidentified woman was found dead and badly charred following a fire 469-481 Pacific Street. Her body laid on the back porch on the second floor. The suspicious fire left at least nine families homeless. The firefighters arrived at 11 PM and did not leave the scene until 5:30 [...]
Woodside Fire Station #5, December 1974 September 5, 1974 Chief Vitti had previously referred to the new fire station as "The North End Fire Station. But the Commissioners vote unanimously to name the new fire station, the "Woodside Fire Station," citing its location near the old Woodside Park. September 26, [...]
Stamford, CT - A devastating fire broke out on April 30, 1978, at the Fodi Furniture Store, located at 101 Main Street, rapidly spreading to the adjacent apartment building at 93 Main Street. The fierce blaze left more than 100 residents homeless, in what was deemed one of Stamford's [...]
David (Davey) was Stamford's first black firefighter, appointed July 28, 1955 at the age of 29. He started his career with the Department on September 1, 1955, assigned to Engine 2. He retired October 3, 1975.
A 3-Alarm fire struck the abandoned Ambassador Arms Luxury Apartment building on the night of September 30, 1978. As was common with many fires of this time period, arson was suspected. Ambassador Arms stood at the corner of Washington Blvd and TResser Blvd, where the Advocate Newspaper building also [...]
A Barn / Carriage House fire at 63 Forest Street injured two firefighters. Firefighter Frank Russo was transported to Stamford Hospital for a possible concussion. Firefighter John Donch was treated at the scene for a punctured hand. The newspaper article incorrectly reports the incident to be on Fourth Street. The [...]
A basement fire at 1462 Summer St. Sunday night traveled to the second floor kitchen, but damage was held to a minimum due to the quick actions fo the firefighters. There were no injuries. Summer Street
