Springfield Fire Rescue Division

10/01/2026

For the month of September, the Division responded to 1501 total calls, or an average of just over 50 runs per day. There were 1287 EMS calls, or 42.9 medical calls each day. There were a total of 22 fires, which broke down to 3 building fires, 2 vehicle fires, and 17 minor fires. There were 72 false alarms and 120 other calls for assistance. During this month, 1 veteran retired and 4 new members joined the Division, and were assigned to company, bringing our total strength to 130 firefighters.

09/29/2026

Yesterday, 9/28/26, Moorefield Twp. Fire Dept. had a house fire along Villa Rd., but only had only E74 with 2 firefighters available. Mutual Aid was requested from Springfield Fire Rescue Division, who responded with E4, T7, M7, R1, Battalion 1, Chief 3, Logistics 1, and Training 1. E74 hit the fire quickly, keeping the fire to a single room, and SFRD assisted in the extinguishment. One civilian received minor injuries and was assessed by M7, but refused transport to the ER. The cause is under investigation by Moorefield Twp. FD.

09/29/2026

Friday, 9/25/26, 3 new members of the Division were sworn in, joining the first lateral entry firefighter, Justin Hart. The new members and their assignments are
Veronica Fox-5C
Justin Hart-7A
Zack Holsapple-7A
Max Longworth-7B

Congratulations and welcome to the Springfield Fire Division!

09/26/2026

09/23/2026

Yesterday, Springfield Regional Medical Center recognized M8/A and T8/A for delivering a baby during transport to SRMC. When the initial call came in, they were told the baby had been delivered, but that was not the case on arrival. The mother was loaded into M8, but during transport, the mother had to push and the baby was delivered in the back of M8. Mother and baby are doing fine. From left to right, SRMC Labor and Delivery Trish Turner, Firefighter/Paramedics Corey "CJ" Jones, McKenzie Rucker, Riley Linn, Lieutenant Rich Goforth, SFRD Medical Director Dr. Jenny Guest, and SRMC EMS coordinator Nick Thornton. Not present was Firefighter/Paramedic Austin Paul and Elias Worley

09/23/2026

Today, the Springfield Fire Rescue Division remembers Superintendent of Fire Alarm Lawrence S. Bosley, who died in the line of duty on September 23, 1915.

Bosley was working on a telegraph pole near Main Street and Burnett Road when he fell and suffered fatal injuries. He was 45 years old.

His service began as a “minute man” in the 1880s. He became a regular fireman on September 1, 1892, and later served as vice president of the National Association of Municipal Electricians. His work maintaining Springfield’s fire alarm system was part of the vital effort to get firefighters to those who needed them.

One hundred eleven years later, we honor Superintendent Bosley’s service and sacrifice. We remember his family and all who have served our community in the line of duty.

We will never forget!

09/18/2026

As they have for years, Local 333 of the IAFF raised money for the MDA to support Jerry's Kids. This year, L333 raised $23,612.58, which is second in Ohio to only Cleveland. This money goes for research into defeating this disease, and just this year several more promising drugs have been developed, all due to the money that is donated. While the firefighters have worked hard to raise this money, the credit goes to the generosity of the citizens of Springfield, who should be very proud of our community.

09/17/2026

Any EMS agency in the State of Ohio must have a Medical Director to oversee the medical care and training by the EMTs and Paramedics. The Division's is Dr. Jenny Guest, which she has done for several years now and has been very closely involved with education and policy decisions revolving around medicine. Today, 9/17/26, Chief King presented Dr. Guest with a uniform polo shirt and a job shirt with designation as Medical Director.

09/17/2026

Truck 8 working with E5 and recruits on aerial operations.