About the Springfield Fire Department

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The Springfield Fire Department provides services in an 82+ square-mile area from 12 fire stations with a full-time staff of more than 220 dedicated professionals.  We are an accredited department by the Center for Public Safety Excellence with an ISO 2 rating.

Our services include:

  • Emergency fire protection
  • Fire prevention through public education
  • Assistance in medical emergencies
  • Water rescue
  • Technical rescue
  • Hazardous materials response
  • Investigations and inspections
  • Continuous education and training for all Fire Department employees.

  1. What do the different colored helmets represent?
  2. Why did a fire engine come when I requested an ambulance?
  3. Why do I frequently see a fire engine at the grocery store?
  4. How do you manage to organize the chaos at a fire?
  5. What is the difference between a truck and an engine?