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Springfield Firefighters Defend Another Cup

Springfield Fire Company participated in the fifth annual Greater Springfield Business Association 5K Run/Walk for Heroes on October 16th.   The event supports the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund and the Springfield Township Fund for the Elderly.

Springfield Fire Company had four teams participate in the race this year.  The Springfield Fire Company Running Team took home the top prize for Emergency Responder Running Teams for the second straight year.  The Running Team consisted of Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau, Safety Officer John Hammell, Firefighter William Lavery, Firefighter Jamie Stapleton, and Firefighter Joe Fraatz.  The top three times, which were Firefighter Jamie Stapleton, Firefighter Joseph Fraatz and Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau, made up the overall team time.  Springfield Fire Company was happy to successfully defend our second Cup in the past month.  The Springfield Fire Company Running Team which consisted of Firefighter Brian Pace, his wife Michelle and their three children Jordan, Olivia and Jake, finished in 1st Place for Family Team.  The two walking teams for the Fire Company finished strong and showed great support for a great cause.

Tower 44 provided an aerial view of the Start/Finish Line.   Springfield Ambulance Corps was also in attendance with members stationed throughout the course and on bicycles to provide assistance to any runners or walkers during the race.

Springfield Fire Company looks forward to next year and will be ready for another strong challenge by the Police Department for the Cup.  Hope to see everyone at the race again next year.  Springfield Fire Company would like to thank all the sponsors and the Greater Springfield Business Association for another great race and for supporting our fallen emergency responders by supporting the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund.

All race results can be viewed on the Lin Mark website, http://www.lin-mark.com.