11-Year Department Veteran Named 2025 Stamford Firefighter Of The Year

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Fire Department has named Firefighter Christopher Forman as its 2025 Firefighter of the Year, recognizing his outstanding service, leadership and community impact.

"For his tireless advocacy, dedication to public safety, and steadfast leadership, Firefighter Christopher Forman is proudly recognized as the 2025 Stamford Firefighter of the Year," the department said in a recent announcement.

Forman was honored along with firefighters from across Connecticut at the Exchange Club of Connecticut’s "Salute to Connecticut’s Bravest Dinner" on Oct. 16 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington.

An 11-year veteran of the department, Forman was honored for launching the department’s Child Car Seat Installation and Safety Education Program, which has installed hundreds of car seats and provided education to families across the city on proper child-passenger safety.

As a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician, Forman offers flexible scheduling and organizes community events to ensure families have the knowledge and confidence to properly secure their children.

Department officials said his work has directly improved car seat usage rates and has already saved lives, including that of a child who was uninjured in a serious crash because of a seat installed by Forman’s team.

Beyond his work with the safety program, Forman has been serving temporarily as the Northern District Deputy Chief’s aide and is known for mentoring newer firefighters, sharing expertise and encouraging professional development within the department.

Away from work, Forman is a husband, father of three, Little League baseball coach and New York Mets fan.