A Brief History of the Springfield Township Fire Department
For over six decades, the Springfield Township Fire Department has evolved to meet the growing needs of our community. In 1961, the department operated from its original station at 1061 Utica Ave. However, as the township expanded, so did the demand for fire and emergency services. To accommodate this growth, a new, state-of-the-art facility was built at 2454 E. Waterloo Rd. in 1969—a major step forward for the department at the time.
As Springfield Township continued to grow, so did the fire department’s responsibilities. In 2003, the department underwent another transformation, renovating the existing station into its current modern facility, designed to enhance emergency response capabilities and better serve our residents.
While the fire department was once staffed primarily by volunteers, today, we operate as a combination department, where full-time firefighter-paramedics work alongside part-time personnel to ensure around-the-clock coverage. Our team has grown significantly, now consisting of:
• 18 full-time firefighter-paramedics
• 3 lieutenants
• 1 assistant chief
• 1 fire chief
• 25 part-time firefighter-paramedics
Together, these highly trained professionals provide 24/7 emergency response to Springfield Township, delivering fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, rescue operations, and public safety education.
As we continue to grow and adapt to the ever-changing needs of our community, the Springfield Township Fire Department remains committed to providing exceptional service and protection to those who call our township home.