Stamford Fire Marine Division

05/05/2026

🚨 Boating Safety Reminder 🚨

As the weather warms up, more people are getting back out on the water—but conditions can still be dangerous. Water temperatures across Long Island Sound remain in the 40s–50s, where cold shock and hypothermia can set in quickly.

🛟 Wear your life jacket
❄️ Dress for the water, not the air
⚓ Use your engine cut-off switch
🖐 Maintain 3 points of contact on deck
📱 Let someone know your plan

Boating safety questions? Reach out to us anytime!

04/12/2026

On Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at 10:05 hours, the Stamford Fire Department was dispatched to Cove Island for a report of 2 kayakers in distress. The kayakers were approximately 1,000 feet from shore when one of the kayaks overturned due to wind gusts and choppy waters. Due to the conditions, the ka...

11/17/2025

Firefighter Naring Served the City of Stamford for more than 41 years. Stamford Fire Department Active Member Cancer Death Notification It is with profound sadness and deep respect that the Stamford Fire Department announces the passing of Firefighter Herman Naring, an active member of our departmen...

10/25/2025

Stamford, CT – At approximately 09:44 am the Stamford Fire Department Marine Unit was dispatched to assist an individual experiencing a medical emergency aboard a 90' party fishing charter boat located near Mid Sound Buoy 32A, outside Stamford Harbor. Upon arrival, the crew of Fire Boat 236 locat...

08/15/2024

06/09/2024

Stamford, CT – At 6:17 pm the Stamford 911 center received multiple calls reporting a boat on fire in the parking lot at 41 Bateman Way, the Ponus Yacht Club. First arriving fire units from the South End fire station found an approximately 24-foot boat on a trailer well involved in fire. The

04/28/2024

Members of the Marine Division and Dive Team conducted dive operations in Westcott Cove today from the SFD fire/rescue boat. FF Beach even found a new Rescue 1 mascot! In addition to the fire/rescue boat, the SFD staffs a 24/7/365 dive team.

04/15/2024

03/27/2024

In case you missed the last class we are offering another safe boating course. Please click the link in the comments to sign up.