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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Fire Department to cut ribbon for new Fire Station 4 on Thursday

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the Springfield Fire Department for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Fire Station 4 at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2429 N. Delaware.

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For media only: For more information, call the Springfield Fire Department media line at 417-874-2301.

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Posted on: August 1, 2022

Police officers, fire fighters to face off on basketball court

Posted on: August 1, 2022

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Posted on: June 30, 2022

Springfield Fire Department to wash down new ladder truck Friday

Posted on: June 23, 2022

No injuries in North Grant house fire

Posted on: June 8, 2022

Two hospitalized after West Tampa house fire

Posted on: May 18, 2022

Fire Department releases 2021 Annual Report

Posted on: May 10, 2022

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Posted on: April 27, 2022

Careless smoking leading cause of accidental fires in Springfield

Posted on: March 10, 2022

Police, Fire face off on the ice, raise $7,300 for charity

Posted on: March 3, 2022

Springfield fire chief graduates from Center for Homeland Security program

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Springfield Fire Department releases 2021 Community Engagement Report

Posted on: February 15, 2022

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Posted on: January 3, 2022

Springfield Fire Department wishes you and yours a happy and safe holiday season

Posted on: December 21, 2021

Proper fireplace maintenance will help keep your family safe this winter

Posted on: December 17, 2021

Electrical wiring cause of Wednesday apartment fire on East Walnut

Posted on: December 2, 2021

Springfield Fire Department wishes you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 22, 2021

Bleeding-control kits to be available in City facilities, work vehicles

Posted on: November 5, 2021

Seasonal reminder: Open burning not allowed in the city limits

Posted on: November 2, 2021

Springfield Fire Department offers tips to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning

Posted on: October 29, 2021

Springfield Fire Department joins DOL apprenticeship program

Posted on: October 27, 2021

Springfield Fire Department begins fifth and final week of Fire Prevention Month visits

Posted on: October 26, 2021

As temperatures cool, Springfield Fire Department urges caution with space heaters

Posted on: October 22, 2021

Fire Department completes third week of Fire Prevention Month visits to schools

Posted on: October 15, 2021

Springfield Fire Department breaks ground for Fire Station 13

Posted on: October 14, 2021

Fire Department to break ground for Fire Station 13 on Thursday

Posted on: October 12, 2021

Firefighters to visit 53 classrooms during October’s Fire Prevention Month

Posted on: October 4, 2021

Grant to allow Fire Department to begin recycling used smoke alarms

Posted on: September 20, 2021

Springfield Fire Department rules July Galloway Village house fire accidental

Posted on: September 7, 2021

Springfield Fire Department releases names of Galloway fire victims

Posted on: July 27, 2021

Springfield Fire Department streamlines hiring process in response to pandemic

Posted on: July 26, 2021

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Posted on: July 23, 2021

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Posted on: July 23, 2021

Construction begins for improvements to Fire Station 10 in southeast Springfield

Posted on: July 22, 2021

Two saved by working smoke alarm in northeast Springfield

Posted on: July 19, 2021

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Posted on: July 6, 2021

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Posted on: July 6, 2021

Springfield Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day

Posted on: June 28, 2021

Fire Department to host additional Fire Station Fun Day and Vaccine Clinics June 21 and June 30

Posted on: June 18, 2021

Springfield firefighters to serve as volunteer COVID-19 vaccinators

Posted on: May 20, 2021

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Posted on: May 19, 2021

Reminder: Springfield Fire Department and the IAFF Local 152 to host family-friendly vaccine event

Posted on: May 6, 2021

Springfield Police and Fire Departments remind motorists to share the road

Posted on: May 5, 2021

Celebrate local firefighters on International Firefighters' Day

Posted on: May 3, 2021

Springfield Fire Department to host family-friendly vaccine event May 7

Posted on: April 30, 2021

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Posted on: April 27, 2021

Fire Department to break ground for new Fire Station 4 on Tuesday

Posted on: April 26, 2021

Springfield Fire Department provides safety tips for prevention of grease fires

Posted on: April 19, 2021

Springfield Fire Department to welcome new aerial apparatus with Friday washdown ceremony

Posted on: April 8, 2021

Springfield Fire Department offers safety tips for older adults

Posted on: April 6, 2021

Keep electrical safety in mind with spring cleaning

Posted on: March 15, 2021

Check smoke alarms when you set your clocks forward

Posted on: March 12, 2021

Fire Department releases 2020 Annual Report

Posted on: March 11, 2021

Water rescue teams prepare for severe weather season

Posted on: March 3, 2021

REMINDER: Water Rescue Teams to host press conference at 2 p.m.

Posted on: March 3, 2021

Fire Department urges public not to play on ice

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Cooking fires remain top cause of accidental residential fires in Springfield

Posted on: February 11, 2021

Springfield man charged with arson for fire on North Fay Avenue

Posted on: February 1, 2021

Bomb Squad responds to unattended package on South Grant

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Springfield Fire Department responds to more than 200 calls to perform CPR in 2020

Posted on: January 26, 2021

Careless smoking the leading cause of 2020 fire-related fatalities

Posted on: January 29, 2021

Springfield Fire Department releases 2020 Community Engagement Report

Posted on: January 12, 2021

Fire Department installs 6 specialty smoke alarms for deaf/hard of hearing thanks to CFO fund

Posted on: January 11, 2021

East University Street apartment fire results in fatality

Posted on: January 4, 2021

Fire Department urges caution in using alternative sources of heat

Posted on: December 28, 2020

Smoke alarm installed by SFD saves two lives in Mark Twain neighborhood

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Decorate with fire safety in mind this holiday season

Posted on: December 17, 2020

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Friday

Posted on: November 18, 2020

Check smoke alarms when you set your clocks back

Posted on: October 30, 2020

Springfield Fire Department urges safety with heating

Posted on: October 28, 2020

October’s Fire Prevention Month goes virtual this year with video series

Posted on: October 1, 2020

Working smoke alarm saves three lives in April 21 West College Street fire

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Fire Department releases 2019 Annual Report

Posted on: April 22, 2020

Three injured in early morning vehicle fire

Posted on: March 13, 2020

Springfield Fire Department releases 2019 Community Engagement Report

Posted on: March 4, 2020

Fire crews to start Project RED Zone visits in Oak Grove neighborhood Saturday

Posted on: February 27, 2020

Fire Chief recognized with Ambassador award from Center for Public Safety Excellence

Posted on: February 14, 2020

East Dale fire victim succumbs to injuries

Posted on: February 7, 2020

East Belmont house fire victim succumbs to injuries

Posted on: January 6, 2020

Two injured in North Johnston Avenue fire Monday night

Posted on: December 24, 2019

REMINDER: Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration today at 3 p.m.

Posted on: November 25, 2019

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Monday

Posted on: November 22, 2019

Fire crews to start Project RED Zone visits in Rountree neighborhood Saturday

Posted on: November 6, 2019

Health and Public Safety agencies respond to spike in drug overdoses

Posted on: October 17, 2019

West Monroe Terrace fire victim named

Posted on: October 11, 2019

Fire Department responds to fire at 1025 W. Monroe Terrace

Posted on: October 10, 2019

Firefighters to visit Springfield elementary classrooms during October

Posted on: September 26, 2019

Water Rescue Team to receive Governor’s Medal in October

Posted on: September 13, 2019

CreAsian Fundraiser to Benefit Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: September 13, 2019

SFD launches new system, continues Project RED Zone and celebrates promotions

Posted on: July 30, 2019

Springfield Fire Department responds to house fire on North Burton Avenue Sunday morning

Posted on: July 7, 2019

Springfield Fire Department reminds citizens that fireworks are illegal in the city limits

Posted on: June 25, 2019

Fire crews to start Project RED Zone visits in Weller neighborhood Saturday

Posted on: June 11, 2019

Springfield Fire Department releases 2018 Annual Report

Posted on: June 4, 2019

Fire Dept. highlights importance of sprinklers as agencies recognize Home Fire Sprinkler Week May 19

Posted on: May 17, 2019

Applications Now Open for Junior Police & Fire Academy

Posted on: May 17, 2019

Fire crews to begin Project RED Zone visits in Midtown Saturday, May 25

Posted on: May 22, 2019

Springfield Fire Department identifies house fire victim

Posted on: May 13, 2019

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Posted on: March 9, 2019

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Posted on: May 7, 2019

Fire crews to finish Doling neighborhood, begin Project RED Zone canvasses in Bissett Saturday

Posted on: April 10, 2019

Springfield Fire Department achieves reaccreditation from CFAI

Posted on: March 19, 2019

Save more than daylight: When you spring forward on March 10, keep your family safe from fire

Posted on: March 8, 2019

Springfield Fire Department identifies house fire victim

Posted on: March 7, 2019

Springfield man dies after morning residential fire

Posted on: March 7, 2019

Nearly 1,000 have downloaded lifesaving PulsePoint app since September

Posted on: February 22, 2019

Springfield Fire responds to accident at SW Wastewater Treatment Plant

Posted on: February 11, 2019

Free fire escape ladders available to those living in multilevel homes in Zones 1 and 2

Posted on: January 30, 2019

Fire Department releases 2018 Community Engagement Report

Posted on: January 23, 2019

Level Property Tax to fund 4 fire station projects

Posted on: January 23, 2019

Fire Department releases additional information from morning response

Posted on: January 21, 2019

Fire Department responds to fire in northwest Springfield

Posted on: January 21, 2019

Project RED Zone to move into Doling Neighborhood Saturday

Posted on: November 30, 2018

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Wednesday

Posted on: November 13, 2018

Springfield Fire Department focuses on training, risk reduction efforts during third quarter 2018

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Springfield Fire Department urges safety with space heaters

Posted on: October 12, 2018

Project RED Zone to move into Tom Watkins neighborhood Saturday

Posted on: October 12, 2018

Springfield Fire Department to introduce new ladder truck with wash-down Oct. 19

Posted on: October 9, 2018

Firefighters to visit Springfield elementary classrooms during October

Posted on: October 3, 2018

Springfield Fire and partners bring lifesaving technology via 9-1-1 integrated mobile app

Posted on: September 26, 2018

Please join us for a press conference today at 2 p.m. at Police & Fire Training Center

Posted on: September 26, 2018

Agencies collaborate to ensure successful Presidential visit Friday

Posted on: September 20, 2018

Busy second quarter for Springfield Fire Department

Posted on: August 14, 2018

Springfield woman dies after Wednesday structure fire on North Johnston Avenue

Posted on: August 9, 2018

Agencies to collaborate for mass casualty/active threat drill Friday morning

Posted on: August 2, 2018

Springfield's 7th National Night Out 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Nichols Park

Posted on: July 31, 2018

Heather Parker joins Springfield Fire Department as Fire and Life Safety Educator

Posted on: June 28, 2018

Fire Dept. highlights importance of sprinklers as agencies recognize Home Fire Sprinkler Day May 19

Posted on: May 18, 2018

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report

Posted on: April 27, 2018

Springfield Fire Department releases 2017 Annual Report

Posted on: March 27, 2018

Free life-saving training at National “Stop the Bleed” Day event March 31

Posted on: March 27, 2018

Springfield Fire Department launches new educational campaign

Posted on: February 26, 2018

Springfield Fire Department implements community risk reduction plan

Posted on: February 14, 2018

City seeking proposals for sale and reuse of former fire stations

Posted on: January 18, 2018

Fire chief accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

Posted on: November 22, 2017

Springfield Fire Department kicks of Fire Prevention Month with visits to 10,000 children

Posted on: October 2, 2017

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 19 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: September 15, 2017

National Night Out promotes safe, healthy neighborhoods

Posted on: July 24, 2017

David Pennington sworn in as Springfield Fire Chief

Posted on: May 26, 2017

David Pennington named Springfield Fire Chief

Posted on: May 19, 2017

Springfield Fire Department arrests suspect in Ambassador Apartments fires

Posted on: May 12, 2017

David Pennington named interim Fire Chief

Posted on: February 6, 2017

Springfield Fire Department arrests suspect in multiple arsons

Posted on: February 4, 2017

Public service agencies prepared for impending weather event

Posted on: January 11, 2017

Fire Chief David Hall announces resignation to join MSU

Posted on: December 15, 2016

Springfield Fire Department shares study data

Posted on: December 6, 2016

Springfield Firefighter receives Medal of Valor for water rescues

Posted on: November 30, 2016

Springfield fire department investigating another vacant house fire

Posted on: November 22, 2016

Vacant structure fires both dangerous and costly

Posted on: November 7, 2016

Halloween Safety

Springfield Fire Department stations open to trick-or-treaters this Halloween

Posted on: October 30, 2016

Fire Department partners with Parents as Teachers to provide families with fire extinguishers

Posted on: September 29, 2015

Springfield Fire Department announces change in phone numbers

Posted on: September 28, 2016

Overnight fire caused by careless disposal of a cigarette

Posted on: September 27, 2016

Springfield Fire Department promotes smoke alarm safety in Springfield homes

Posted on: October 13, 2016

Springfield Fire Department Hosts 3rd Annual Girls on Fire Event

Posted on: September 20, 2016

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 14 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: September 12, 2016

Springfield Firefighters receive international recognition for water rescues

Posted on: September 7, 2016

Springfield Fire Department encourages safety while using toasters

Posted on: September 1, 2016

Fire Chief David Hall

Springfield Fire Chief David Hall recognized for outstanding leadership

Posted on: June 20, 2016

Springfield fire captain graduates from Executive Fire Officer Program

Posted on: June 3, 2016

Burn demonstration rescheduled for Thursday

Posted on: May 3, 2016

Burn demonstration postponed due to high winds.

Posted on: May 3, 2016

Burn demonstration to highlight dangers of excessive clutter

Posted on: May 3, 2016

Deadly house fire caused by unattended candle

Posted on: May 2, 2016

Springfield Fire Department Annual Report highlights accomplishments and future goals.

Posted on: March 16, 2016

Springfield Fire Department Hosts Residential Sprinkler Summit

Posted on: March 16, 2016

Local, statewide organizations collaborate, bring Missouri Home Fire Sprinkler Summit to Springfield

Posted on: March 16, 2016

Victim in morning house fire identified

Posted on: March 12, 2016

Fatality fire in 2900 block of East University Street

Posted on: March 12, 2016

Walmart Neighborhood Market donates $1000 to free smoke alarm program

Posted on: February 29, 2016

Investigators look into cause of fire that claimed life of 4-year-old

Posted on: January 15, 2016

Springfield Fire Department shares tips for avoiding cooking fires this Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 24, 2015

Fire incident contained at quarry

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Fire prevention visit

Springfield Fire Department concludes Fire Prevention Month with record-breaking numbers

Posted on: October 1, 2015

Fire Department responds to vehicle fire inside quarry

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Keep little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween night

Posted on: October 30, 2015

Save a life and learn how to save your own today at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks

Posted on: October 22, 2015

Springfield Fire Department kicks of Fire Prevention Month with visits to 10,000 children

Posted on: October 1, 2015

Springfield Fire Department provides fire safety education to middle and high schoolers

Posted on: September 17, 2015

Corrected News Release: Investigators confirm names of individuals killed in Springfield house fire

Posted on: September 10, 2015

Fire marshals confirm the remains of two individuals were found inside burned house

Posted on: September 7, 2015

Aaron Goddard Memorial Blood Drive Scheduled for Thursday

Posted on: August 26, 2015

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 9 gross sales to Springfield Police and Fire

Posted on: August 25, 2015

Older Adulut cooking in kitchen

Springfield Fire Department shares tips for avoiding cooking fires this Thanksgiving

Posted on: November 22, 2017

christmas tree safety

Christmas trees pose fire hazard if not cared for properly

Posted on: December 18, 2017