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

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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...

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

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...

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" ...

Media advisory: SFD promotion ceremony scheduled for Tuesday morning

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Promotion ceremony for 8 members of the Springfield Fire Department

WHEN: Tuesday, February 13th, 10:15 a.m.

WHERE: Springfield Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 W. Battlefield, Room 109

Details: The Springfield Fire Department is pro...

Springfield Fire Department releases 2017 Community Engagement Report.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Springfield Fire Department releases Quarterly Fire Safety Report

During 2017, the Springfield Fire Department engaged more than 40,000 citizens through their community education efforts. Details highlighting the Department's yearlo...

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...

Residential fires in Springfield homes fall to 10-year low

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Residential fires in Springfield homes fall to 10-year low

Just 8 months into the Springfield Fire Department's most aggressive community risk reduction campaign to date, residential fires and fire-related injuries in the City of Spr...

Springfield man burned at the gas pump has died

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Man burned at a Springfield gas pump has died

A Florida man burned at a Springfield gas station November 15th has died. Chad Richards, 55, was filling up his vehicle at a gas station when a spark ignited nearby gasoline fumes. Richar...

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...

Media advisory: Springfield Fire Department to hold cooking safety demonstration Wednesday afternoon

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Cooking safety demonstration

WHEN: Wednesday, November 22, 1:00 PM

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

DETAILS: Cooking-related fires are the number one cause of house fires and fire-related injuries in Springfie...

Springfield man dies in smoking-related fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Springfield man dies in smoking-related fire

A Springfield man has died, following a smoking-related fire. On November 12th, firefighters were called to the home on the 2000 block of N. Main for a medical call. Firefighters found 70-...

Media advisory: Springfield Fire Department to receive drone Friday morning

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Official donation of the "Phantom 4 Quadcopter" drone by Westside Stone, LLC

WHEN: Friday, November 17th at 10:30 am.

WHERE: Museum of the Springfield Fire Department Headquarters, inside Historic City Hall located at 830 Boonv...

Kidde recalls 40 million fire extinguishers

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Kidde, a fire safety manufacturer, has issued a recall of 40 million fire extinguishers.  Springfield residents who received a free fire extinguishers from the Springfield Fire Department from August 2016 through August 2017 ...

Springfield Fire Department to host first "Truck or Treat" event Thursday evening

 For Immediate Release: Springfield Fire Department to host first "Truck or Treat" event Thursday evening

The Springfield Fire Department is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board for its first ever "Truc...

Media advisory: SFD promotion ceremony scheduled for Tuesday afternoon

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Swearing in of 5 new members of the Springfield Fire Department command staff

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17th, 2:00pm

WHERE: lobby of the Busch Municipal Building, 840 N. Boonville

Details: The Springfield Fire Department is welcoming several...

Springfield Fire Department welcomes new members to command staff

The Springfield Fire Department is welcoming several new members to its command staff. After a nationwide search, Fire Chief David Pennington has appointed two assistant fire chiefs, a division chief and two new battalion chiefs to serve the City of Sprin...

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

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October is Fire Prevention Month. The Springfield Fire Department will once again use the designation as an opportunity to educate Springfield citizens about fire safety. In cooperation with Springfield Public Schools and se...

Victims of morning house fire credit Project RED Zone with early notification.

For Immediate Release: While still under investigation, Springfield fire marshals say this morning's fire on the 800 block of south Missouri appears to be accidental. It started in the upstairs apartment of a 3-unit apartment home. The occupants of the lo...

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’...

Springfield Fire Department Awarded $654,505 SAFER Grant

The Springfield Fire Department has received notification of a grant award from the Department of Homeland Security, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program in the amount of $654,505, to add seven additional firefighters to the F...

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...

Springfield Fire Department offers free fire extinguishers and escape ladders for families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Springfield Fire Department offers free fire extinguishers and escape ladders for families

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

Springfield Fire Department takes steps to reduce job-related injuries

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Springfield Fire Department takes steps to reduce job-related injuries

Each year, Springfield Firefighters must perform a physical agility test (PAT) to ensure they can still meet the physical requirements of the job. This year, ins...

Springfield Fire Department breaks ground on new training tower

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -Springfield Fire Department breaks ground on new training tower

Construction began this week on a new four-story, $600,000 training training tower that will be built at the Springfield Fire Department Training Annex located at 3131 S...

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 arrests suspect in Ambassador Apartments fires

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The Springfield Fire Department on Friday presented a case to the Greene County Prosecutor’s office with details associated with two arson fires at 1235 East Elm St. in Springfield. The suspect, 24-year-old Dillon ...

David Pennington named interim Fire Chief

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City Manager Greg Burris has named David Pennington to serve as interim Fire Chief. Pennington temporarily replaces David Hall, who retired from the Fire Department Jan. 27. 

Chief Pennington began his fire service c...

Springfield Fire Department arrests suspect in multiple arsons

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

Public service agencies prepared for impending weather event

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

“Although we don’t expect this event to come near the severity of the 2007 event, our public servic...

Fire Department presents staffing and deployment recommendations to Council

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At the Jan. 10 Council Lunch, the Springfield Fire Department presented the City Council with various options for staffing and deployment as a follow up to its presentation in December. At the original presentation...

Fire deaths continue to plague Springfield in 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fire deaths continue to plague Springfield

Springfield -- Despite a reduction in residential fires overall in 2016, Springfield's fire death rate continues to trend upward, according to a year-end report. Department statistics show f...

Fire Chief David Hall announces resignation to join MSU

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Springfield Fire Chief David Hall has announced his resignation from the City of Springfield to join Missouri State University as its first emergency preparedness manager on Feb. 1, 2017. He will manage planning, budgeting, ...

Springfield Fire Department shares study data

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The Springfield Fire Department is conducting a staffing and deployment study that could significantly improve its responses within the community by moving personnel and equipment currently assigned to two slower stations to...

Springfield Firefighter receives Medal of Valor for water rescues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce Firefighter Michael Kuss is the recipient of a Medal of Valor for a swiftwater rescue incident to which he responded on May 29th, 2015. During the incident, FF Kuss, along with Res...

Springfield fire department investigating another vacant house fire

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Investigators are looking into another fire in a vacant structure. The fire occurred early Sunday morning in a duplex on the 800 block of South Robberson. While the investigation is still open, investigators believe the fire was inten...

Vacant structure fires both dangerous and costly

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

The Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant single-family house at 11:30 p.m...Read on...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department will once again open its doors to little ghouls and goblins this Halloween. Firefighters encourage families to stop by any of the 12 fire stations while trick or treating from 6-8 pm. To find the ...Read on...

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

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During the month of October, which is designated as Fire Prevention Month, the Springfield Fire Department will give 270 residential fire extinguishers to Parents as Teachers participants. Families will also be eligible for free s...Read on...

Springfield Fire Department announces change in phone numbers

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Please be informed that as of September 28, 2016, the Springfield Fire Department administrative offices has a new phone number. To reach fire department headquarters, citizens should now call 874-2300. In case of an emergency, di...Read on...

Overnight fire caused by careless disposal of a cigarette

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

Springfield firefighters were called to Essex Apartments on West Battlefield around 1:45 a.m. T...Read on...

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 Hosts 3rd Annual Girls on Fire Event

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The Springfield Fire Department will host the 3rd Annual Girls on Fire recruitment event on Saturday, September 24th. During the free event, attendees can participate in a variety of hands-on activities to get a taste of what it’s...Read on...

CreAsian restaurant to donate half of Sept. 14 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 fifth year, donate half of its gross sales Wednesday, Sept. 14, to the Springfield Police and Fire departments.

Last year's dona...Read on...

Springfield Firefighters receive international recognition for water rescues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce that Rescue Specialist Marc Becker and Firefighter Michael Kuss, along with a Logan-Rogersville firefighters Grant Peters and Roy Harris, will be recognized by the International As...

Springfield Fire Department encourages safety while using toasters

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A recent fire in a Springfield apartment complex highlights the importance of using caution if you have a toaster in your home. The fire demonstrated that, even when not in use, a toaster can cause a fire.

A toaster is to blam...Read on...

Springfield Fire Chief David Hall recognized for outstanding leadership

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The Springfield Fire Department is proud to announce Chief David Hall was named the 2016 recipient of the O. Franklin Kenworthy Award for Outstanding Leadership June 14 at the annual alumni meeting of Leadership Springfield. Hall ...Read on...

Springfield fire captain graduates from Executive Fire Officer Program

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

EFOP enhances the professional development...Read on...

Burn demonstration rescheduled for Thursday

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The Springfield Fire Department will show the dangers of hoarding during a live burn demonstration Thursday, May 5, 2016. The side-by-side burn was postponed Wednesday due to high winds.

It will be the first of its kind and wi...Read on...

Burn demonstration postponed due to high winds.

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO HIGH WINDS. STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.

The Springfield Fire Department will show the dangers of hoarding during a live burn demonstration Wednesday, May 4, 20...Read on...

Burn demonstration to highlight dangers of excessive clutter

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The Springfield Fire Department will show the dangers of hoarding during a live burn demonstration Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The side-by-side burn will be the first of its kind and will show the impact hoarding and excessive clutter...Read on...

Deadly house fire caused by unattended candle

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The Greene County Medical Examiners report shows 24-year-old Timothy L. Stain died of smoke inhalation from a house fire in his home on March 12, 2016. Springfield Fire Department investigators determined the cause of the fire wa...Read on...

Springfield Fire Department Annual Report highlights accomplishments and future goals.

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The 2015 Annual Report captures the sites, stats and news from the Fire Department. Along with stunning photos from the year, the report highlights the accomplishments of a very busy Water Rescue Team. As the result of two major ...Read on...

Springfield Fire Department Hosts Residential Sprinkler Summit

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A burn demonstration will be the highlight of a daylong event aimed at educating attendees about residential fire sprinklers. The Missouri Home Fire Sprinkler Summit includes information on the differences in systems, the costs, p...Read on...

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

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

Victim in morning house fire identified

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

Fatality fire in 2900 block of East University Street

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The Springfield Fire Department was dispatched to an early morning fire at the Forest Hills Apartments in the 2900 block of East University Street, which left one victim dead. The fire was reported to 9-1-1 at 4:54 a.m. The fire i...Read on...

Walmart Neighborhood Market donates $1000 to free smoke alarm program

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The Springfield Fire Department is expanding its free smoke alarm program to ensure families have adequate smoke alarm protection. Smoke alarms more than double a person's chances of surviving a fire. To increase these odds even m...Read on...

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

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Investigators continue to look into the cause of a Thursday house fire that resulted in the death of 4-year-old Ben Garrison early Friday morning. The 4-year-old was home with his father and 18-month-old brother when the fire brok...Read on...

Springfield Fire Department shares tips for avoiding cooking fires this Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, good food, and sadly, sometimes holiday tragedies. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 76 cooking fires in Springfield. At 22%, cooking fires are the leading cause of stru...Read on...

Fire incident contained at quarry

A truck working in a mine at Springfield Underground near Haseltine Road, north of Chestnut, has caught fire. Springfield Fire Department responded, and 7 employees and 17 individuals from nearby businesses and homes were evacuated safely out of an abunda...Read on...

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

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Fire Prevention Month has come to a close and nearly 10,000 Springfield children are now a little safer thanks to the dedication of a team of Springfield Firefighters. During 16 days in October, thirty-one firefighters volunteere...Read on...

Fire Department responds to vehicle fire inside quarry

Springfield Fire Department has responded to a vehicle fire inside the quarry, located near Haseltine and Chestnut. Officials are using an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of those in the area. More information will be provided as it becomes ava...Read on...

Keep little ghosts and goblins safe on Halloween night

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While Halloween is a favorite holiday for most families with young children, it does pose several safety risks. Children younger than 12 should be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult while trick-or-treating. Older childre...Read on...

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

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The Springfield Fire Department, Battlefield Fire Protection District and Community Blood Center of the Ozarks are partnering to help save lives this Fire Prevention Month.

Those who donate blood 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Communit...Read on...

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

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October is Fire Prevention Month. The Springfield Fire Department will once again use the designation as an opportunity to educate Springfield citizens about fire safety. In cooperation with Springfield Public Schools and several ...Read on...

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

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Members of the Springfield Fire Department are going back to high school. As part of a new fire safety program aimed at middle and high school students, educators with the Springfield Fire Department will visit numerous schools te...Read on...

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

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Corrected news release: The Springfield Fire Department can now confirm the identities of the two individuals killed in a house fire September 7. While the final autopsy report is pending, using medical records, the Greene County ...Read on...

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

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Springfield Fire Marshals have confirmed that the remains of two individuals were found in the debris of an overnight house fire in north Springfield. Firefighters responded to the two-alarm fire on the 2000 block of North Grant j...Read on...

Aaron Goddard Memorial Blood Drive Scheduled for Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Springfield Fire Department encourages you to help save a life during the Aaron Goddard Memorial Blood Drive tomorrow. The drive, held in conjunction with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, will be held Thursday, August 27...

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

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

Last year's donation netted nearl...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...

Christmas trees pose fire hazard if not cared for properly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Christmas trees pose fire hazard if not cared for properly

The Springfield Fire Department is reminding residents that Christmas trees must be properly cared for to avoid fires this holiday season. According to the National Fire Prot...