The S.F.D. responded to a total of 21,516 total calls a 3% increase from 2023 201 Structure fire's 8 were multiple alarms, 11,624 medical calls. miscellaneous responses totaled 9,892. The S.F.D. continues its apparatus replacement program with a new Tower Ladder and Rescue Squad going into service. The training division has maintained our rigorous training schedule conducting specialized training, ASHER drills, Heavy lifting classes and several other training sessions. Emergency Communications Division answered 421,000 911 calls. The most important number we have this year is 0-fire fatality in the year 2024 this number represents our core values Dedication, Professionalism, Preservation of life, and Readiness great job by all members and divisions.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “Another year of remarkable service from our Springfield Fire Department under the strong leadership of Commissioner BJ Calvi. Our brave and dedicated firefighters have put their lives on the line, time and time again to make sure that the citizens, and businesses are safe. Throughout the year, the Springfield Fire Department, have seen donations of life saving vital monitoring equipment, important equipment for our four-legged firefighters, and have welcomed new several new firefighters to the department. Thank you all for your continued work, dedication and courageousness to protected the great City of Springfield. Always remember and never forget, when everyone else is running out of a structure or away from an emergency situation, who is running into save lives and structures – our brave and dedicated firefighters.”
