House of Mysteries

The mission of the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department is to protect the lives and property of all citizens in Stamford, Conn., in regards to fire, emergency medical and environmental emergencies. Stamford Fire & Rescue serves the community through its education efforts, enforcement of fire code and the efforts of its highly trained and competent personnel. The services of the department under the control of the chief are limited to the City Fire Service District, except in the case of an emergency. Areas of Stamford that are not covered by the Stamford Fire & Rescue Department are served by the volunteer departments, which have come to be called The Big Five.