Cooking-related fires are the No. 1 cause of house fires and fire-related injuries in Springfield. Often, injuries are caused and damage worsened by the occupant's inappropriate response to these types of fires. The Springfield Fire Department presented this safety demonstration to show how to pr...

Most fires we respond to are caused by smart people making dumb decisions, like careless smoking. Use an ashtray to put out your cigarette. If you smoke, put it out: all the way, every time!

This 4th of July, the City of Springfield’s Fire Department would like to wish everyone a fun and safe Independence Day

Most fires we respond to are caused by smart people making dumb decisions. Like leaving the kitchen while heating something on the stove.
Careless cooking is the number one cause of fires in Springfield. And they’re completely preventable. Don’t be a dummy!
Limit distractions like phones while c...

Most fires we respond to are caused by smart people making dumb decisions. Electrical fires are one of the leading causes of fires in Springfield. And they’re completely preventable. Don’t be a dummy! Make sure all electrical work in your home is done by a qualified electrician. Unplug electronic...

The Springfield Fire Department hosted a demolition ceremony for the old Fire Station 7 recently.
Fire Station 7 is located on the boundary of the Brentwood and Oak Grove neighborhoods. The old station, built in 1958, has long exceeded its usefulness and is being demolished to make way for a reb...

Springfield Police and Fire provide an update on a fire and death investigation in the 2200 block of north Roosevelt.