STAMFORD, CT – A swift response from the Stamford Fire Department Marine Unit helped rescue a man suffering a medical emergency aboard a charter fishing vessel just outside Stamford Harbor Saturday morning.
The call came in at approximately 9:44 a.m. for a 90-foot party fishing boat near Mid Sound Buoy 32A.
Firefighters aboard Marine Unit 236 reached the vessel and began treatment immediately after making contact.
Key Points
- Stamford firefighters responded to a medical emergency aboard a 90-foot fishing charter near Buoy 32A.
- The patient was transferred to Fire Boat 236 and brought to shore for EMS care.
- Quick coordination between dispatch, the Marine Unit, and EMS ensured a rapid rescue.
Patient transferred to safety under challenging conditions
According to the Stamford Fire Department, firefighters stabilized the patient while carefully transferring him from the fishing boat onto Fire Boat 236. During the return trip, medical treatment continued as the crew navigated back toward shore.
EMS takes over at dockside
Once the fire boat reached port, Stamford EMS personnel were waiting to assume care and transport the patient to a local hospital for further treatment.
Officials said the coordinated effort among the Marine Unit, dispatchers, and EMS teams allowed for a seamless and effective rescue despite the challenges of operating on open water.
No further details about the patient’s condition were released.