Recent News and Updates

Time to change your clocks and your batteries!

March 11, 2012

Daylight savings time is here! It's time to spring our clocks forward and change the batteries in every smoke detector in your home. Remember to also test your smoke detectors once a month to ensure that they are working. If you live in the Belltown area and need assistance replacing the batteries in your detector, please contact the fire house at 203-323-0626.

Volunteers Donate Fire Alarms

January 18, 2012

In an effort to improve fire safety awareness and education, The Turn of River Fire Department, Long Ridge Fire Company, Belltown Fire Department, & Springdale Fire Compay, collectively known as the Stamford Volunteer Fire Department, are providing free smoke alarms and fire safety information to families in the community.

For more on the fire alarms click here.

Belltown Tower Ladder 45 Relocated During Fatal Christmas Morning Blaze

December 25, 2011

The Officers and Members of the Belltown Volunteer Fire Department extend their sincere condolences to the Badger and Johnson families for their losses in the Christmas morning fire at 2267 Shippan Avenue.

At 05:23 Belltown Tower Ladder 45 was relocated to Stamford Fire Rescue Headquarters to assist in covering the downtown district while Stamford Firefighters operated on Shippan Avenue. Our Officers and Members also commend the selfless efforts of the Stamford Fire Rescue crews who responded to this tragic blaze and exhausted all options trying to rescue the trapped occupants. Their efforts demonstrated true professionalism and should not be forgotten.

Turkey Bingo is Back!

November 9, 2011

Belltown Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting it's 45th Annual Turkey Bingo on November 15, 2011. Doors will open at 6pm, admission is $2 per person and includes one turkey bingo card. Additional turkey bingo cards are available for $2 each. Also available will be special bingo games and a 50/50 raffle. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Come win your Thanksgiving turkey and support your local volunteer firefighters!



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