Fire Department Overview
A Brief Summary
The Springfield Fire Department provides emergency services in an 82+ square-mile area from 12 fire stations with a full-time staff of more than 220 dedicated professionals. Services are provided to a population of 159,498 citizens in the city limits. We serve a daytime population estimated to be 210,658 due to people commuting. We are an Accreditated Department with an ISO 2 rating.
Services We Provide
- Emergency fire protection
- Fire prevention through public education
- First Response emergency assistance in medical emergencies
- Water rescue
- Vertical rescue
- Hazardous materials emergencies
- Medical emergency training
- Investigations and inspection, including arson and fire safety codes
- Continuous education and training for all Fire Department employees
Divisions
The Springfield Fire Department has four Divisions:
- Administration consists of the Fire Chief, an Administrative Assistant to the Chief, and an Executive Secretary.
- Fire Prevention consists of an Assistant Chief, five Fire Marshals, a Fire & Life Safety Educator and one Administrative Assistant
- Operations consists of an Assistant Chief, six Battalion Chiefs or 2 per shift, 36 Fire Captains, 9 Truck Company Captains, 45 Equipment Operators, 18 Rescue & Salvage Specialist, 88 Firefighters, one Heavy Rescue Technician, and one Administrative Assistant
- Training consists of an Assistant Chief, two Training Captains, a Special Operations Battalion Chief, and one Office Administrator.
| Fire Department Full Time Employees (F.T.E.'s) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Chief |
| 1 | Administrative Assistant to the Chief |
| 1 | Executive Secretary |
| 1 | Assistant Fire Chief of Operations |
| 36 | Fire Captains |
| 6 | Battalion Chiefs |
| 9 | Truck Captains |
| 93 | 84 Firefighters = 9 SAFR II Grant Positions |
| 45 | Equipment Operators |
| 18 | Rescue & Salvage Specialists |
| 1 | Heavy Equipment Technician |
| 1 | Administrative Assistant |
| 1 | Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention Services |
| 5 | Fire Marshals |
| 1 | Fire & Life Safety Educator |
| 1 | Administrative Assistant |
| 1 | Assistant Chief of Training |
| 3 | Training Captains 2 with 1 vacancy |
| 1 | Special Operations Battalion Chief |
| 1 | Office Administrator |
| 227 | Total Full Time Positions |
| 7 | Civilian Positions |
| 220 | Uniformed Positions |
| 51 | Minimum Daily Staffing |
Apparatus
| Apparatus | Station |
|---|---|
Brush Buggys |
|
| BB11 | 11 |
| BB5 | 5 |
Battalion Chiefs |
|
| BC01 | 1 |
| BC08 | 8 |
| CH5 | HQ |
Administration |
|
| CH1 | HQ |
| CH2 | HQ |
| CH3 | HQ |
| CH4 | HQ |
Engine Companies |
|
| E01 | 1 |
| E02 | 2 |
| Q04 | 4 |
| E05 | 5 |
| E07 | 7 |
| Q08 | 8 |
| E09 | 9 |
| E10 | 10 |
| E11 | 11 |
| E12 | 12 |
Truck Companies |
|
| TK02 | 2 |
| TK03 | 3 |
| TK06 | 6 |
| TK10 | 10 |
Rescue Companies |
|
| R01 | 1 |
| R08 | 8 |
Specialty Vehicles |
|
| Air Van | 8 |
| Hazardous Materials Team | 12 |
| Water Rescue Team | 10 |
| Water Tender | 8 |
| Bomb Squad | 5 |
Departmental Trends
Standards of Cover (S.O.C)
First Unit Arrival On Scene of FIRE AND EMS Incidents in 6:42 90% of the time with a Full Response Arrival On Scene in 11:54 90% of the time.
Mission
Working with the community to provide and maintain a safe environment, through quality fire protection, emergency medical services and hazard mitigation.
We want the Springfield Fire Department to be an exemplary organization acclaimed for our:
- national reputation
- regional strength
- local effectiveness
as we provide fire protection and life safety, living up to our motto
