As holiday season kicks off, Springfield Fire Department offers tips for avoiding cooking fires

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Cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries, and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. The Spring...

Check smoke alarm batteries when setting clocks back on Sunday

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Nationwide, the Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries campaign encourages the public to check their smoke alarm batteries when turning your clocks back in the fall and ahead in the spring. That time of year is coming soon. Clocks w...

Firefighters to visit more than 60 schools during Fire Prevention Month

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The Springfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Springfield Public Schools and area private schools, is again looking forward to joining area students in classrooms across the community to provide important age appropriate fi...

REMINDER: Fire Department to cut ribbon for new Station 13 at 10 a.m.

CORRECTION: The address is 1900 W. College St.

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the Springfield Fire Department for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Fire Station 13 at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 1900 W. College St.

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Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the second quarter of 2023

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to 3,271 calls for service (including 51 building fires), installed 327 smoke alarms, visited 539 apartment buildings, hung 10,733 fire prevention door hangers to educate and prevent apartment...

Police officers, fire fighters to face off on basketball court

Springfield, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department and the Springfield Fire Department will go head-to-head for kids facing adversity in the 2022 Guns N Hoses basketball game benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks.

The polic...

Springfield Fire Department wishes you a safe Fourth of July

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As our community prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the Springfield Fire Department wants to share the following reminders for a safe celebration. 

Fireworks are prohibited in the city limits of the City of Spri...

Springfield Fire and Health departments partner to provide naloxone kits to community

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The Springfield Fire Department is proud to partner with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to provide education and outreach information to our community regarding opioid use and the dangers of overdose. &n...

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the first quarter of 2023

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to more than 2,800 calls for service (including 47 building fires), installed 302 smoke alarms; partnered with CoxHealth and Mercy to recognize February's CPR Awareness Month by providing free...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2022 Annual Report

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The year 2022 was a year of realized potential for the Springfield Fire Department and our community, a celebration of the extensive, expansive, and interconnected efforts of our department, community partners, and our neighb...

Springfield Fire Department hosts demolition ceremony for old Fire Station 7

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The Springfield Fire Department hosted a demolition ceremony for the old Fire Station 7 on Tuesday, March 14 at 2129 E. Sunshine. Fire Station 7 is located on the boundary of the Brentwood and Oak Grove neighborhoods. The old station,...

Fire Department to host demolition ceremony for old Fire Station 7 on Tuesday

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Please join the Springfield Fire Department for a demolition ceremony for the old Fire Station 7 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at 2129 E. Sunshine. Parking will be available in the Viking Apartments lot directly north of the station. Fr...

Fire protection systems save lives, limit damage to properties

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On Jan. 17 and Feb. 7, the Springfield Fire Department responded to building fires in an apartment building and a nursing home. Both fires had been extinguished by the activation of a sprinkler head from the fire protection system at ...

Celebrate Heart Month by learning CPR and downloading PulsePoint app

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Gretchen Cliburn of Springfield  got a second chance at life in 2014 thanks to CPR-trained bystanders willing to help when she collapsed during a race.

“It was a gorgeous day,” she remembers. “My friend and running partner Kat...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2022 Community Engagement Report

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Springfield firefighters save lives not just with hoses and axes, but through education and engagement. In 2022, the Springfield Fire Department reached the highest number of citizen engagements since the start of the COVID-19 pandemi...

New equipment assists Fire Department during arson investigations

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The Springfield Fire Department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention recently purchased and put into service a Grace Industries hydrocarbon and accelerant detector for use by fire marshals during fire and arson investigations. Hydroc...

James Ludden joins Springfield Fire Department as division chief of safety and training

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The Springfield Fire Department (SFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Ludden as its new division fire chief of safety and training.  

“I am very excited to welcome Chief Ludden to the Fire Department....

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the third quarter of 2022

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to more than 3,400 calls for service (including 42 building fires), installed 275 smoke alarms; hosted three HazMat refresher courses; trained in water rescue, trench rescue and emergency medi...

Springfield Fire Department begins final week of Fire Prevention Month visits

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The Springfield Fire Department is wrapping up Fire Prevention Month with the final week of visits to Springfield elementary schools. To date, firefighters have visited 59 public and private schools and met with 13,039 students to dis...

Fire Department offers tips for staying safe when heating your home

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As fall progresses into winter and the days and nights become colder in the Ozarks, the Springfield Fire Department urges you to stay safe this winter as you heat your home. 

The department has responded to 1,602 structure fir...

Cooking remains top cause of accidental residential fires in Springfield

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During 2021, the Springfield Fire Department responded to 64 residential cooking fires, with 79% of these fires occurring in single family dwellings, 15% in multi-family dwellings, and 6% in hotels and motels and other occupancies. Un...

Firefighters to canvass West Central neighborhood starting on Saturday

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Springfield Fire Department firefighters will be going door to door in the West Central neighborhood Saturday as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in their home.

S...

Springfield Fire Department cuts ribbon for rebuilt Fire Station 4

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The Springfield Fire Department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the rebuilt Fire Station 4 on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 2423 N. Delaware. Fire Station 4 is located on the boundary of the Doling and Robberson neighborhoods. The old stat...

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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Springfield firefighters to visit more than 60 schools during Fire Prevention Month

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The Springfield Fire Department is looking forward to another successful Fire Prevention Month in October. 

Throughout the month, firefighters will again visit area classrooms in an effort to keep children sa...

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the second quarter of 2022

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to more than 3,200 calls for service (including 53 building fires), installed 271 smoke alarms, assisted with COVID-19 vaccine clinics, participated in training opportunities and placed Ladder...

Police officers, fire fighters to face off on basketball court

Springfield Fire Department wishes you a safe Fourth of July celebration

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As our community prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the Springfield Fire Department wants to share the following reminders for a safe celebration. 

Fireworks are prohibited in the city limits of the City of Spri...

Springfield Fire Department to wash down new ladder truck Friday

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The Springfield Fire Department will officially place into service the new Ladder 8 on Friday, June 24. This new apparatus is replacing one which served our community for nearly 20 years. A formal wash down ceremony to welcome Ladder ...

No injuries in North Grant house fire

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While responding to an unrelated medical call shortly after 7 a.m. on North Grant Avenue this morning, the Springfield Fire Department passed a boarded-up house with smoke and flames coming from the rear of the structure. They reporte...

Two hospitalized after West Tampa house fire

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Around 4 a.m. May 18, the Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1300 block of West Tampa Avenue with reports of multiple residents possibly still inside the home. Firefighters arrived to find the home with heavy...

Fire Department releases 2021 Annual Report

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On full display during 2021 were the resiliency and professionalism of your Springfield firefighters and their determination to meet the fire and emergency services needs of our community while also stepping forward to play an importa...

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the first quarter of 2022

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to more than 2,900 calls for service (including 94 building fires), installed 106 smoke alarms, assisted with COVID-19 vaccine clinics, participated in training opportunities and reopened Fire...

Careless smoking leading cause of accidental fires in Springfield

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In 2022, the Springfield Fire Department has already responded to five residential structure fires resulting from careless smoking.

On average, the department responds to nearly 20 fires per year which occur as a result of careless smo...

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

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Springfield fire chief graduates from Center for Homeland Security program

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Fire Chief David Pennington is one of 29 participants in the Homeland Security Executive Leaders Program who graduated at a Feb. 3 ceremony at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Califo...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2021 Community Engagement Report

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Springfield Fire Department personnel were pleased to return to in-person community engagement in 2021, visiting 56 public and private elementary schools providing education on fire safety to 11,941 students during October’s...

Resolve to practice your family's home fire escape plan in 2022

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The Springfield Fire Department encourages the community to make a New Year’s resolution to practice your home fire escape plan. As we start the new year, please consider these simple tips to help keep your family safe durin...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department has a few reminders to keep you and your family safe during the holiday season. 

Holiday decorating

• Be careful with holiday decorations. Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retar...

Proper fireplace maintenance will help keep your family safe this winter

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The Springfield Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. During the last two weeks of November, we responded to two house fires that were related to improper maintenance of the fireplace. Please rev...

Electrical wiring cause of Wednesday apartment fire on East Walnut

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The cause of the Wednesday evening fire at 920 E. Walnut has been determined to be accidental, with the origin of the fire occurring in the electrical wiring in an apartment on the first floor. Construction features of the building al...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department has a few reminders to keep you and your family safe on Thanksgiving. 

• Do not leave the kitchen unattended when cooking.
• If deep frying a turkey, use caution and do so outdoors and away...

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

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Similar to widespread CPR training and the availability of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in public facilities, bleeding-control kits offer a way for bystanders to provide life-saving response to a severely bleeding person.

T...

Seasonal reminder: Open burning not allowed in the city limits

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As fall has arrived, the Springfield Fire Department hopes you are able to get outside and enjoy this beautiful time of year. If your fall plans include having an outdoor recreational fire, please keep in mind that this year ...

Springfield Fire Department offers tips to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning

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As fall progresses into winter and the days and nights become colder in the Ozarks, the Springfield Fire Department warns about the potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. While carbon poisoning is a danger year-round with over ...

Springfield Fire Department joins DOL apprenticeship program

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In September, Springfield City Council voted to approve an agreement between the Springfield Fire Department and the U.S. Department of Labor, giving permission for the SFD to begin registering all new firefighters in the U.S. Departm...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department is wrapping up Fire Prevention Month with the fifth and final week of visits to Springfield elementary schools. To date, firefighters have visited 49 public and private schools and met with more than 11...

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

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According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, space heaters are responsible for one third of home heating fires and about 80% of home heating fire deaths.

Since 2016, the Springfield Fire Department has responded to 106 residentia...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department has successfully completed the third week of Fire Prevention Month for elementary students in Springfield. Firefighters visited 44 public and private schools and met with more 9,000 students t...

Springfield Fire Department breaks ground for Fire Station 13

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The Springfield Fire Department broke ground Thursday for the city’s 13^th fire station in the 1900 block of West College Street. The new fire station will be operational by fall 2022.

Funding for the new station, which has a ...

Fire Department to break ground for Fire Station 13 on Thursday

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the Springfield Fire Department for a groundbreaking ceremony for Fire Station 13 at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 in the 1900 block of West College Street. This event will be livestreamed from the @SGFFire Facebook page.

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

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After a year of virtual learning and fire safety education, the Springfield Fire Department is excited to celebrate Fire Prevention Month back in the classroom. 

“In 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the SF...

Grant to allow Fire Department to begin recycling used smoke alarms

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The Springfield Fire Department has received a $2,500 grant from the Ozarks Headwaters Recycling and Materials Management District to start a recycling program for used smoke alarms as they are replaced through the department&rsqu...

Springfield Fire Department rules July Galloway Village house fire accidental

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The Springfield Fire Department has ruled a July 23 house fire in the Galloway Village neighborhood accidental. The origin on the fire is still unknown, but fire officials have ruled out any suspicion of foul play. Around 6:3...

Springfield Fire Department releases names of Galloway fire victims

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The names of those who lost their lives as a result of a house fire in the Galloway Village neighborhood Friday morning are as follows: Marlana Young, 40, Nevaeh Young, 13, Rapheal (Rayden) Young III, 11, and Samantha Young, 6.

Around ...

Springfield Fire Department streamlines hiring process in response to pandemic

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The pandemic has created an environment for many fire departments that required change, and it was no different for the Springfield Fire Department. One of the most unanticipated changes in response to the pandemic has been the need t...

UPDATED: Springfield Fire Department responds to house fire on South Lone Pine Avenue

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Around 6:30 a.m. the Springfield Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire in the 2000 block of South Lone Pine Avenue with reports of multiple residents still inside the home. Firefighters arrived to find the home with heavy smo...

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report for the second quarter of 2021

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to nearly 2,800 calls for service (including 36 structure fires), installed 167 smoke alarms, promoted nine staff members, assisted with COVID-19 vaccine clinics, participated in rare and valu...

Construction begins for improvements to Fire Station 10 in southeast Springfield

MEDIA CONTACT: Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Trogdon, 417-874-2320

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Construction began July 12 for improvements to Springfield’s Fire Station 10 at 2245 E. Galloway St., which was built in 1979. The newly renovated stati...

Two saved by working smoke alarm in northeast Springfield

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A man and his daughter were saved by a working smoke alarm July 18 when a fire occurred in their residence near Belview Avenue and Rockhurst Street. The male occupant was awakened by the alarm and saw fire along one wall of his bedroo...

Fire Department celebrates 2020 achievements

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Because of restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 Springfield Fire Department Awards Ceremony was postponed. In June, Fire Chief David Pennington recognized SFD firefighters and officers for their heroic actions, ...

Know the signs of heat-related illness

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The Springfield Fire Department wants to remind our community to be prepared for periods of extreme heat as we enter the hottest part of the summer season. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), extreme heat is r...

Springfield Fire Department wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day

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As our community prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, the Springfield Fire Department wants to share the following reminders for a safe celebration. 

Fireworks are prohibited in the city limits of the City of Spri...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 152 are again partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to offer two Fire Station Fun Day and Vaccine Clinics 3-5 p.m...

Springfield firefighters to serve as volunteer COVID-19 vaccinators

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The Springfield Fire Department and IAFF Local 152 are partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Health Department to bring the COVID-19 vaccine to as many Springfield-Greene County residents as possible.

Springfield fire...

Busy first quarter for the Springfield Fire Department

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January-March was a busy first quarter for the Springfield Fire Department, with a new aerial apparatus put into service, Fire Academy 920 graduation, new training courses for fire personnel and a grant to purchase 20 smoke alarms for...

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

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To help the community reach the Finish Strong goal to vaccinate 50% of eligible Greene County residents by Memorial Day, the Springfield Fire Department and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 152 is offering a ...

Springfield Police and Fire Departments remind motorists to share the road

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As the weather warms up and more motorcycles are taking to the open road, Springfield’s public safety agencies remind all motorists to be on alert and share roadways safely.May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Motorcycl...

Celebrate local firefighters on International Firefighters' Day

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International Firefighters’ Day is observed on May 4 each year and is an opportunity to show appreciation for the sacrifices firefighters make around the world ensuring the health and safety of their communities. This day is...

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

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To help the community reach the Finish Strong goal to vaccinate 50% of eligible Greene County residents by Memorial Day, the Springfield Fire Department is offering a Fire Station Fun Day and Vaccine Clinic 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 7...

Springfield Fire Department breaks ground for new Fire Station 4

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The Springfield Fire Department broke ground for the new Fire Station 4 Tuesday, April 27 at 2423 N. Delaware.

Fire Station 4 is located on the boundary of the Doling and Robberson neighborhoods. The old station was demolished March 26...

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

MEDIA ALERT

Please join the Springfield Fire Department for a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 4 at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 27 at 2423 N. Delaware. This event will be livestreamed from the @SGFFire Facebook page. Those who attend in person wi...

Springfield Fire Department provides safety tips for prevention of grease fires

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The Springfield Fire Department has responded to seven grease cooking fires, six of those in residential homes, during the first quarter of 2021. During 2020, grease fires accounted for 28% of all residential cooking fires, closely fo...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department will officially place a new aerial apparatus in service on Friday, April 9, after a washdown ceremony at 3 p.m. at Fire Station 9, 450 W. Walnut Lawn.

 The public and members of the media are we...

Springfield Fire Department offers safety tips for older adults

Older adults at higher risk during fire emergencies

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The Springfield Fire Department takes fire safety seriously for all age groups, but especially for those in higher risk categories. According to the National Fire Protection Associati...

Keep electrical safety in mind with spring cleaning

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As Springfield residents begin spring cleaning, the Springfield Fire Department encourages you to inspect your home’s indoor and outdoor electrical devices. In 2020, the Fire Department responded to 21 structure fires caused...

Check smoke alarms when you set your clocks forward

"Spring forward” and “fall back” serve as reminders for safety checks?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m., which means you’ll need to set your clocks forward one hour ...

Fire Department releases 2020 Annual Report

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While 2020 was challenging in many ways, it was also a period of growth and opportunity for the Springfield Fire Department.

In addition to responding to more than 12,400 incidents in 2020, the department worked with partner agencies i...

Water rescue teams prepare for severe weather season

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The Springfield Fire Department, Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District and Battlefield Fire Protection District all operate Water Rescue teams serving the citizens of Springfield and Greene County, and throughout Missouri Region-...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department, Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District, Battlefield Fire Protection District and Greene County Sheriff’s Office will host a press conference at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3 at Joe Crighton A...

Fire Department urges public not to play on ice

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With the frigid temperatures, waterways, swimming pools and stormwater channels and basins that appear frozen can be inviting as areas for play. 

Fire Chief David Pennington and Battalion Chief of EMS and Special Operations Br...

Cooking fires remain top cause of accidental residential fires in Springfield

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During 2020, the Springfield Fire Department responded to 53 residential cooking fires, with 68% of these fires occurring in single family dwellings, while the remaining 32% were in multi-family dwellings. Grease fires and unattended ...

Springfield man charged with arson for fire on North Fay Avenue

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On Friday, Jan. 29, 27-year-old, Phillip Young of Springfield was charged with second-degree arson for his involvement in a Jan. 28 fire at a residence located in the 2200 block of North Fay Avenue. There were no injuries associated w...

Bomb Squad responds to unattended package on South Grant

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The Springfield Fire Department’s Bomb Squad responded to the area of 500 S. Grant at 7:38 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25 in reference to an unattended package in a public area. The item was examined by the Bomb Squad, and no explosiv...

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

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In 2020, the Springfield Fire Department responded to at least 235 calls that required crews to perform CPR because the patient on the scene was in cardiac arrest. Of those, we were able to regain spontaneous circulation on 51 of the ...

Careless smoking the leading cause of 2020 fire-related fatalities

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According to the National Fire Protection Association, smoking materials are the leading cause of fire deaths nationally, and smoking-related fires remain one of the leading causes of residential fires within the City of Springfield. ...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2020 Community Engagement Report

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The Springfield Fire Department went virtual with community engagement in 2020. SFD found new and innovative ways to connect with the community as it became clear that in-person programming would be suspended for an unknown amount of ...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department recently completed installation of six specialty smoke detectors for the deaf and hard of hearing thanks to the Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired, a specialty grant fund managed by Co...

East University Street apartment fire results in fatality

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Shortly after 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, the Springfield Fire Department responded to reports of a building fire in the 2800 block of East University Street and arrived to find a fire in an apartment. While firefighting operati...

Fire Department urges caution in using alternative sources of heat

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Stay warm and safe this winter! 

Brrr! Your home’s heating systems are working double time to keep you safe this winter! Space heaters and fireplaces are sometimes used to warm specific areas in your home without hav...

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

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A woman and her elderly mother who live in the Mark Twain neighborhood were alerted to a fire Dec. 20 by a smoke alarm installed by the Springfield Fire Department last year, providing them time to escape safely.

Properly installed and...

Decorate with fire safety in mind this holiday season

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Festive decorations, flickering lights and winter greens are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also present fire risks that can quickly turn this time of year into a devastating one. Electrical and heating fires are in the top...

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Friday

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Cooking safety demonstration

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Springfield Fire Department Station 8, 1405 S. Scenic.

The Springfield Fire Department will hold this safety demonstration to show how to properly extinguish a cooking-rela...

Check smoke alarms when you set your clocks back

“Spring forward” and “fall back” serve as reminders for safety checks 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Daylight savings time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., which means you’ll need to set your clocks back one ...

Springfield Fire Department urges safety with heating

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As temperatures drop, the Springfield Fire Department reminds citizens to be safe when heating homes. Heating is one of the top causes of residential fires in the Springfield community. Causes include neglected furnace and chimney flu...

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

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In 2019, nearly 100 Springfield firefighter educators taught 900 age-appropriate safety lessons in 43 elementary schools during October’s Fire Prevention Month, reaching more than 11,126 K-5 students and teachers.

This year, ...

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

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Three lives were saved by a working smoke alarm April 21 when the residents of a West College Street home were alerted to a fire by a smoke alarm installed by the Springfield Fire Department last October, providing them time to escape...

Fire Department releases 2019 Annual Report

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In 2019, the Springfield Fire Department remained focused on the development of a fire-safe community through community risk reduction programs which provide fire and life safety education, fire prevention and community CPR/AED traini...

Three injured in early morning vehicle fire

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Three people were critically injured in a vehicle fire on West Chestnut Expressway at approximately 2:30 a.m. The fire originated from an open container of gasoline inside the car. Gas fumes ignited from a lit cigarette while the vehi...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2019 Community Engagement Report

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Springfield firefighters spent much of 2019 engaging in a variety of community outreach activities to educate citizens about how they can reduce fires and fire-related injuries and deaths. Among the outreach activities were the Projec...

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

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Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Oak Grove neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 29 as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in ...

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

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Springfield Fire Chief David Pennington has been awarded the Ambassador of the Year Award by the Center for Public Safety Excellence.

CPSE is an international technical organization that works with the most progressive fire and emergen...

East Dale fire victim succumbs to injuries

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David Knight, 59, has succumbed to the injuries he sustained in a Jan. 10 house fire in the 1500 block of East Dale.

This is the second fire fatality of 2020 in Springfield. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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East Belmont house fire victim succumbs to injuries

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Shortly after noon on Thursday, Jan. 2, Springfield Fire Department crews responded to a house fire in the 2900 block of East Belmont. They arrived to an advanced fire in a single family residence. While firefighting operations were u...

Two injured in North Johnston Avenue fire Monday night

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to a report of a house fire in the 2100 block of North Johnston Avenue Monday, Dec. 23, around 11 p.m.

Upon arrival, fire crews reported heavy fire involving the home. Fire crews were able to e...

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

MEDIA ADVISORY 

WHAT: Cooking safety demonstration

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Springfield Fire Department Station 8, 1405 S. Scenic.

Cooking-related fires are the No. 1 cause of house fires and fire-related injuries in Springfie...

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Monday

MEDIA ADVISORY 

WHAT: Cooking safety demonstration

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 25 at 3 p.m. 

WHERE: Springfield Fire Department Station 8, 1405 S. Scenic.

Cooking-related fires are the No. 1 cause of house fires and fire-related injuries in Springfie...

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

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Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Rountree neighborhood on Saturday, Nov. 9 as the department continues efforts to ensure that every Springfield resident has adequate warning of a fire in th...

Health and Public Safety agencies respond to spike in drug overdoses

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Representatives from area health and public safety agencies convened an emergency meeting this afternoon to discuss a dramatic spike in drug overdoses in our area over the last 24 hours.  

Althoug...

West Monroe Terrace fire victim named

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Just after midnight on Oct. 10, the Springfield Fire Department was notified of a possible house fire at 1025 W. Monroe Terrace with reports of persons possibly inside. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire involvement and partial c...

Fire Department responds to fire at 1025 W. Monroe Terrace

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Just after midnight on Oct. 10, the Springfield Fire Department was notified of a possible house fire at 1025 W. Monroe Terrace with reports of persons possibly inside. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire involvement and partial c...

Firefighters to visit Springfield elementary classrooms during October

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Fire Department will once again use October’s Fire Prevention Month as an opportunity to educate the community about fire and life safety. In cooperation with Springfield Public Schools and several private sc...

Water Rescue Team to receive Governor’s Medal in October

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Gov. Mike Parson will award the Governor’s Medal to members of the Springfield Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team at an Oct. 7 ceremony in Jefferson City. On Sept. 7, 2018, the Water Rescue Team responded to the F...

CreAsian Fundraiser to Benefit Springfield Police and Fire

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CreAsian Fundraiser to Benefit Springfield Police and Fire

On Tuesday, Sept. 17, CreAsian restaurant will hold its annual fundraiser to benefit to the Springfield Police Foundation and the Springfield Fire Department’s fire education a...

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

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During the second quarter of 2019, the Springfield Fire Department began utilizing a new system to track the compliance of annual testing of fire protection systems, continued Project RED Zone canvasses and celebrated several promotio...

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

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Springfield firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 1900 block of North Burton Avenue this morning. Upon arrival, four victims were located and were rescued from the home. Three have been transported to a local hospit...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department wants to issue a friendly reminder that it’s illegal to possess, manufacture, store, sell, handle or discharge fireworks in the city limits of Springfield. Fireworks safety is the message of t...

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

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Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Weller neighborhood (bordered by National Avenue to the west, Glenstone Avenue to the east, Chestnut Expressway to the south and Commercial Street to the no...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2018 Annual Report

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According to Springfield Fire Chief David Pennington in the Springfield Fire Department’s 2018 Annual Report, last year saw Springfield firefighters busy throughout our community – in schools educating children abo...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department is joining with other communities and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC) in support of residential ...

Applications Now Open for Junior Police & Fire Academy

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May 17, 2019

Applications Now Open for Junior Police & Fire Academy

Sent on behalf of the Springfield Westside Optimist Club 

The Springfield Police Department and The Springfield Fire Department, in partnership with the Spr...

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

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Springfield Fire Department firefighters will begin going door to door in the Midtown neighborhood (bordered by Boonville Avenue to the west, National Avenue to the east, Chestnut Expressway to the south and Blaine Street to the north...

Springfield Fire Department identifies house fire victim

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A Springfield man has died as a result of injuries sustained in a house fire Saturday in the 1600 block of North Burton. Springfield Fire Department has identified him as 32-year-old Kenneth Dodds. The cause of the fire is still under...

Man injured in morning house fire in 1600 block of N. Burton

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Fire crews responded to a report of house fire in the 1600 block of North Burton Saturday morning. A man was transported to Mercy’s regional burn unit with reportedly serious and potentially life-threatening injuries. No fir...

Busy first quarter for the Springfield Fire Department

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The first quarter of 2019 saw the Springfield Fire Department achieve reaccreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Center for Public Safety Excellence. CPSE accreditation is an honor bestow...

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

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Since April 2017, Springfield firefighters have installed 2,512 smoke alarms in area neighborhoods as a part of Project RED Zone. They have visited over 15,800 homes in the West Central, Grant Beach, Westside, Heart of the Westside, R...

Springfield Fire Department achieves reaccreditation from CFAI

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The Springfield Fire Department was reaccredited March 12 by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International/Center for Public Safety Excellence for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-asses...

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

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Since 1966, most states have been changing the clocks twice a year in order to save an hour of daylight. Love it or hate it, daylight saving time is coming up again. Take a few minutes to check your smoke alarm batteries when you chan...

Springfield Fire Department identifies house fire victim

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Springfield Fire Department has identified the man who died this morning in a house fire in the 2900 block of West Elm as 30-year-old Craig W Mackie. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but initial indicators are that ...

Springfield man dies after morning residential fire

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A Springfield man has died, following a residential fire Thursday morning, March 7. Firefighters were called to a home at 2900 block of West Elm at roughly 7:30 a.m., where they located the man during search and rescue operations. The...

Nearly 1,000 have downloaded lifesaving PulsePoint app since September

PulsePoint empowers CPR-trained citizens to provide critical response to cardiac arrests 

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Gretchen Cliburn, a director at BKD Wealth Advisors and runner from Springfield, says she got a second chance at life in 2014, thanks to...

Springfield Fire responds to accident at SW Wastewater Treatment Plant

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

Fire Department releases 2018 Community Engagement Report

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Level Property Tax to fund 4 fire station projects

City seeking architect for two new stations and two replacements

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Two of Springfield’s most underserved areas are getting brand-new fire stations while two of its oldest stations will be demolished and rebuilt, thanks to the r...

Fire Department releases additional information from morning response

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Firefighters responded just after midnight to 3067 W. Division following reports of a house fire. Firefighters arrived to find smoke visible from the residence and found Morgan Diehl, 32, unresponsive in the yard of the home. Firefigh...

Fire Department responds to fire in northwest Springfield

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Early in the morning of Jan. 21, the Springfield Fire Department responded to a house fire in northwest Springfield that has resulted in a fatality. Effort is being made to notify the victim’s family. The cause of the fire r...

Project RED Zone to move into Doling Neighborhood Saturday

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Since April 2017, Springfield firefighters have installed 2,097 smoke alarms in area neighborhoods as a part of Project RED Zone.

They’ve visited over 13,500 homes in the West Central, Grant Beach, Westside, Heart of the West...

Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Wednesday

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WHAT: Cooking safety demonstration

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Springfield Fire Department Station 8, 1405 S. Scenic.

Cooking-related fires are the No. 1 cause of house fires and fire-related injuries in Springfield. Often...

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

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While strongly associated with weekly smoke alarm canvasses, Project RED Zone is much more. Reduce, Educate, Deliver includes all the efforts by the department to reduce risk and protect lives and property in the city. At the end of S...

Springfield Fire Department urges safety with space heaters

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As temperatures begin to drop, the Springfield Fire Department wants to remind you to be safe when heating your home. Have your furnace and/or fireplace flue serviced by a certified professional to ensure it is safe and ready for use....

Project RED Zone to move into Tom Watkins neighborhood Saturday

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Since April 2017, Springfield firefighters have installed 1,795 smoke alarms in area neighborhoods as a part of Project RED Zone.

They’ve visited nearly 12,000 homes in the West Central, Grant Beach, Westside, Heart of the We...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department will introduce its new ladder truck to the community with a ceremonial “wash-down” at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 19 at Fire Station 2, 608 W. Commercial Street. A previous version of this ...

Firefighters to visit Springfield elementary classrooms during October

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The Springfield Fire Department will once again use October’s Fire Prevention Month as an opportunity to educate Springfield citizens about fire safety. In cooperation with Springfield Public Schools and several private scho...

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

PulsePoint Respond empowers CPR-trained citizens to provide critical response to cardiac arrests  

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The Springfield Fire Department and local emergency services personnel have partnered to launch PulsePoint Respond to the great...

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

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Please join the Springfield Fire Department and partners CoxHealth, Mercy, the City of Springfield, Missouri State University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Drury University, Evangel University, City Utilities and the Springfield-Greene C...

Agencies collaborate to ensure successful Presidential visit Friday

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As law enforcement agencies from across southwest Missouri complete the final preparations for President Trump’s visit Friday, City Manager Jason Gage wishes to express his appreciation to the multiple agencies collaborating to ensure...

Busy second quarter for Springfield Fire Department

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The support of the Springfield community in the passage of the Level Property Tax is allowing for the purchase of property, vehicles and equipment for the Springfield Fire Department. Property purchased in the 1900 block of West Colle...

Springfield woman dies after Wednesday structure fire on North Johnston Avenue

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The Springfield Fire Department responded to the 2600 block of North Johnston Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 8 for a reported structure fire. One female was found at the scene with extensive burns. She was transported to a local hospital, ...

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

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Law enforcement, the fire department, emergency medical services and two local educational institutions will drill to test the components of a mass casualty/active threat plan 9-11 a.m., Friday Aug. 3 at Missouri State Unive...

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

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Each August, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams and Springfield neighborhoods send a message to criminals: Springfield neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime.

Aug. 7 will mark Springfield’s 7^th annual National ...

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

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Heather Parker has joined the Springfield Fire Department as its Fire and Life Safety Educator. Parker’s duties will consist of developing and implementing fire prevention and safety education curriculum consistent...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department is joining with other communities and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC)  in support of re...

Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report

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In February, the Fire Department continued to shift its focus toward community risk reduction. In support of this shift, the Prevention Division was officially renamed the Community Risk Reduction Division. Community Risk Reduction (C...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2017 Annual Report

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According to Springfield Fire Chief David Pennington in the Springfield Fire Department’s 2017 Annual Report, 2017 was a year of leadership transition and positive community activity.

Pennington was named fire chief in May, h...

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

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Whether it’s a mass casualty event, a bad traffic crash or even a farming accident, bystanders who know how to stop massive bleeding can save lives.

It’s why the National Security Council Staff and the White House i...

Springfield Fire Department launches new educational campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Springfield Fire Department launches new educational campaign to reduce home fires

The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce the launch of its second program of Project RED Zone. The "Don't Be a Dummy" ...

Springfield Fire Department implements community risk reduction plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Springfield Fire Department implements community risk reduction plan

The Springfield Fire Department is shifting its focus to community risk reduction. Community risk reduction (CRR)  involves identifying and prioritizing r...

City seeking proposals for sale and reuse of former fire stations

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The City of Springfield is hoping the development community can give two old fire stations new life.

The City is seeking proposals from qualified applicants for the purchase and reuse of former Fire Station 1 at 235 N. Kimbrough and fo...

Fire chief accepted into Fire Service Executive Development Institute

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The International Association of Fire Chiefs has announced that Chief David Pennington of the Springfield Fire Department has been accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute.  Chief Pennington com...

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

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CreAsian restaurant, at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Campbell in Springfield, will for the sixth year, donate half of its gross sales Tuesday, Sept. 19, to the Springfield Police Foundation and the Springfield Fire Department’...

National Night Out promotes safe, healthy neighborhoods

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6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017Nichols Park, 1900 W. Nichols

• Crime, health and safety informational booths
• Tour police, fire and EMS vehicles
• Games and children’s activities
• Free hot dogs and ice cream
• Music and karaoke
• Police Department vs...

David Pennington sworn in as Springfield Fire Chief

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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.

A fire chief search committee comprised of City staff, Liberty Fire ...

David Pennington named Springfield Fire Chief

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

A fire chief search committee comprised of City staff, Liberty Fire Chief Mike Snider and lo...

Springfield Fire Department promotes smoke alarm safety in Springfield homes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor media only: for more information, call the Springfield Fire Department media line at 874-2301.Read on...

Springfield Fire Department shares tips for avoiding cooking fires this Thanksgiving

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, good food, and sadly, sometimes holiday tragedies. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 66 cooking fires in Springfield. Most of these fires could have been avoided. To protec...