Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams is sending a message to criminals: neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This year marks the sixth anniversary of a citywide National Night Out event to coincide with the national public safety event. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department will be holding fire extinguisher and escape ladder giveaways throughout July and August, while supplies last. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department's annual physical agility test will now focus on how well and how safely firefighters are performing fire-related tasks. Read on...

Construction begins on the new four-story, $600,000 training tower this week. Read on...

Firefighters will be out in Grant Beach neighborhood this weekend, testing smoke alarms and installing new ones if needed. Read on...

After a nationwide search, City Manager Greg Burris has named Assistant Fire Chief of Operations David Pennington fire chief effective May 28. He was sworn in May 26. Read on...

After a nationwide search, City Manager Greg Burris has named Assistant Fire Chief of Operations David Pennington fire chief effective May 28. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department on Friday presented a case to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office with details associated with two arson fires at 1235 East Elm St. in Springfield. Read on...

With 3 to 5 inches of rain expected over the next few days, the Springfield Fire Department reminds drivers to be aware of hazardous driving conditions and flooded roadways. Read on...

Firefighters will be out in West Central neighborhood again this weekend, testing smoke alarms and installing new ones if needed. Read on...

The year-long effort aims to reduce fires, fire-related injuries and fire fatalities in the community by ensuring every family is prepared for a fire. Read on...

Call for service to the Springfield Fire Department reached another high in 2016. That's among the highlights of the Department's 2016 annual report. Read on...

During the annual awards ceremony, fire crews were also honored for meritorious support of the Department, Fire Life Saves, Medical Life Saves and Special Operations Life Saves. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department's annual awards ceremony will take place Wednesday, February 22nd at the Springfield Art Museum. Read on...

Chief Pennington temporarily replaces David Hall, who retired from the Fire Department Jan. 27.

The Springfield Fire Department on Friday presented a case to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office with details associated with multiple arson fires in the area of 620 W. Scott Street, near Franciscan Villa, an affordable housing community. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department will be at this weekend's HBA Home Show to promote residential fire sprinkler system, thanks to a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Read on...

Today, the Springfield Fire Department will accept a donation of 100 smoke alarms from "More Wishes and Hugs" for the Department's free smoke alarm program. Read on...

Springfield’s public service agencies held a press conference Thursday about the forecasted ice event for Thursday night into Saturday. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department presented City Council with various options for staffing and deployment as a follow up to its presentation in December. Read on...

Despite a reduction in residential fires overall in 2016, Springfield's fire death rate continues to trend upward, as the Fire Department resolves to find new ways to address the issue. Read on...

Springfield Fire Chief David Hall has announced his resignation to join Missouri State University as its first emergency preparedness manager on Feb. 1, 2017.

The Springfield Fire Department is conducting a staffing and deployment study that could significantly improve its responses within the community.

The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce Firefighter Michael Kuss is the recipient of a Medal of Valor for a swiftwater rescue incident to which he responded on May 29th, 2015.

Investigators are looking into another fire in a vacant structure. Investigators believe the fire was intentionally set. Read on...

A fire in a vacant structure last Tuesday night is symbolic of a problem Springfield Fire Chief David Hall says is both dangerous and costly. Read on...

Little ghouls and goblins can stop by any Springfield Fire Station between 6 and 8 pm for a special treat. Read on...

Firefighters were called to the home on the 2500 block of North Boonville around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. Best was immobile and restricted to a bed in the living room which may have impeded her ability to escape from the home. Read on...

Firefighters were called to the home on the 2500 block of North Boonville around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. A preliminary investigation indicates the cause of the fire was accidental. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department will give 270 fire extinguishers to Parents as Teachers participants. Families will also be eligible for free smoke alarms. The extinguishers and alarms are funded by grants from FEMA and the Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation. Read on...

Please be informed that as of today, the Springfield Fire Department has a new phone number. Also, a media line has been established. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department is reminding smokers to dispose of their cigarettes safely, following an overnight apartment fire. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department will hold a smoke alarm canvas in the Woodland Heights neighborhood this Saturday. They will install smoke alarms at no charge. Read on...

Participate in a variety of hands-on activities to get a taste of what it’s like to be a firefighter, get interview and resume advice, and learn firefighting techniques. Read on...

CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield will for the fifth year, donate half of its gross sales Wednesday, Sept. 14, to the Springfield Police and Fire departments. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce two of its firefighters will be recognized for a swiftwater rescue incident to which they responded on May 29th, 2015.

A recent fire in a Springfield apartment complex highlights the importance of unplugging toasters while not in use. Read on...

Today, the Springfield Fire Department will be officially accepting a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders for the community. Read on...

The medical examiner has positively identified the victim of Tuesday’s standoff and subsequent fire as 37-year-old Ryan Turnbough. It will be several weeks before toxicology results are returned. The case is still under investigation. Read on...

The preliminary autopsy indicates the man likely died of smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. A final report will take several more weeks. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department reminds citizens of the need to keep fire hydrants visible and clear of landscaping and overgrown grass. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department has determined that the cause of the fire in the 2400 block of East Southview early this morning was due to the use of illegal fireworks. Read on...

Despite recent rains, most of Southwest Missouri is still abnormally dry. This increases the risk of fires due to the use of fireworks. Read on...

Springfield Fire Chief David Hall was named the 2016 recipient of the O. Franklin Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership by Leadership Springfield.

The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce that Captain Heith Aldridge has graduated from the National Fire Academy's (NFA) prestigious Executive Fire Officer Program (EFOP).

The side-by-side burn that was postponed due to high winds will take place Thursday at 2 p.m. It's the first of its kind, highlighting the dangers or hoarding to occupants and first responders. Read on...

The side-by-side burn scheduled for Wednesday at 2 p.m. has been postponed due to high winds. Read on...

The side-by-side burn is the first of its kind, highlighting the dangers or hoarding to occupants and first responders. Read on...

The Greene County Medical Examiners report shows 24-year-old Timothy L. Stain died of smoke inhalation from a house fire in his home on March 12th. Read on...

The 2015 Annual Report captures the sites, stats and news from a very busy year in the Fire Department. Read on...

A burn demonstration will be the highlight of the daylong event which aims to educate attendees about the benefits of residential sprinklers. Read on...

Learn about residential fire sprinklers at the Missouri Home Fire Sprinkler Summit from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on March 23, at the Springfield Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 West Battlefield Road in Springfield. Read on...

The victim from the fire at the Forest Hills Apartments in the 2900 block of East University Street this morning has been identified as 24-year-old Timothy L. Strain. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department was dispatched to an early morning fire at the Forest Hills Apartments in the 2900 block of East University Street, which left one victim dead. Read on...

The donation will help the Springfield Fire Department expand its free smoke alarm program. Read on...

Four-year-old Ben Garrison passed away at 1:55 a.m. Friday. He sustained severe burns during a fire in his home on the 2100 block of West Lee Thursday afternoon.

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, good food, and sadly, sometimes holiday tragedies. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 76 cooking fires in Springfield. Most of these fires could have been avoided. Read on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A truck working in a mine at Springfield Underground near West Haseltine Road, North of Chestnut, has caught fire. Springfield Fire Department responded, but has turned the event over to the Mine Safety and Health Institute.

During 16 days of the month of October, thirty-one Springfield Firefighters visited 37 schools, 464 classrooms and 9,829 students. Read on...

Springfield Fire Department has responded to a vehicle fire inside the quarry, located near Haseltine and Chestnut.

While Halloween is a favorite holiday for most families with young children, it does pose several safety risks. Read on...

Those who donate blood 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, 220 W. Plainview Road, will also have the opportunity to learn a life-saving skill. Firefighters will be on hand to teach blood donors how to use a fire extinguisher. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department will visit Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms in every school in the city. This year, the Department will focus on encouraging residents to install more smoke alarms. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department is partnering with Springfield Public Schools to provide safe cooking tips, fire extinguisher training and more to a much overlooked audience. Read on...

Using medical records, the Greene County Medical Examiner was able to determine that it was the remains of 73-year-old Ronald Hanes and 71-year-old Onna Hanes that were found in the debris of a house fire at their home in Springfield early Monday.

Springfield Fire Marshals have confirmed that the remains of two individuals were found in the debris of an overnight house fire in north Springfield.

The Springfield Fire Department encourages you to help save a life during the Aaron Goddard Memorial Blood Drive. For more information about Aaron Goddard

CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will again donate half its gross sales Wednesday, Sept. 9, to the City's Police and Fire departments. Read on...

Reaccreditation and the first ever Collective Bargaining Agreement are among the historic events outlined in the 2014 Annual Report of the Springfield Fire Department. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department has been recognized for its efforts to help Springfield citizens understand the life-saving importance of installing fire sprinkler systems in homes. Read on...

The Springfield Fire Department would like to remind city residents that it is illegal to set off fireworks within the city limits. Novelty items such as small sparklers, snappers, party poppers and snakes are allowed, but should be handled with care. Read on...

With the increased potential for strong rains and flash flooding this week, the Springfield Fire Department would like to remind you to Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Read on...