Posted on: November 20, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 8, 2023
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 News Releases
Posted on: August 4, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 27, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 12, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2023
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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,...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2023
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2022
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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....
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 2, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 20, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 6, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2022
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 Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 1, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022
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 Gu...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 30, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 8, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 27, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2022
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 3, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 2, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 5, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 29, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 22, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 15, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 14, 2021
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The Springfield Fire Department broke ground Thursday for the city’s 13th 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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2021
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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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 7, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 23, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 23, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 22, 2021
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 19, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021
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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, ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 28, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 18, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 20, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 6, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 5, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 30, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2021
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 19, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 6, 2021
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 15, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 12, 2021
"Spring forward” and “fall back” serve as reminders for safety checks?
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Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14, at 2 a.m., which means you’ll need to set your clocks forward one hour ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 11, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 17, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 26, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2021
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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. ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2021
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 28, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 17, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2020
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 30, 2020
“Spring forward” and “fall back” serve as reminders for safety checks
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Daylight savings time ends Sunday morning at 2 a.m., which means you’ll need to set your clocks back one ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2020
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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, ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 24, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 22, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 4, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 27, 2020
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2020
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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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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 6, 2020
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: December 24, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2019
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2019
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 10, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 30, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: June 11, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2019
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 17, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 22, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 7, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 10, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 19, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 8, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2019
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2019
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Springfield Fire Department crews responded around 4 p.m. to an incident at the City’s Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant. Two contract workers were transported with what is believed to be non-life-threatening injuries, fo...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2019
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Through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Springfield Fire Department has 50 First Alert fire escape ladders to provide to Springfield residents living in multilevel homes located in City Council Zones 1 and 2,...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2019
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 21, 2019
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 13, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 7, 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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2018
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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....
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 9, 2018
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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 ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2018
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2018
MEDIA ALERT
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 9, 2018
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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, ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: August 2, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2018
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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 7th annual National ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: April 27, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: March 27, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2018
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" ...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2018
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2018
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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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: September 15, 2017
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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’...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2017
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...
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Springfield Fire Department News Releases