On Thursday April 28, 2022 at 612am Springfield Fire Company responded to assist Clifton Heights Fire Company on a building fire with possible entrapment. Springfield sent two engines with 8 firefighters along with numerous other neighboring fire companies. The fire was upgraded to two alarms by Chief 3. Firefighters were pulled out due to structural concerns. The fire was placed under control and companies were released after about 4 hours. Two of our newest firefighters got to do some work in the “D” side exposure building. They were a little late for school.

FF Croce and FF Felker

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On March 30 at 717pm Springfield Fire Company along with Broomall and Media Fire companies responded to a report of a building fire on the 700 block of Beatty Road. Chief 44 arrived and found smoke coming from a single family home. He did request a working fire dispatch which brought Swarthmore, Holmes and Rose Tree fire companies to assist. The fire was located in the basement and was extinguished using several handlines. There were no injuries and the family had safely evacuated prior to the fire company arrival.

Photos courtesy of Frank Wesnoski

On March 28 at 743pm Springfield Fire Company along with Morton and Holmes fire companies responded to a possible basement fire on the 600 block of Andrew Road. Engine 44 and Chief 44 responded quickly and arrived to find a single family dwelling with light smoke coming from it. Crews used one hand line to extinguish a small fire in the basement. Crews ventilated the home before returning to the station.

On April 3, 2022 Firefighters Tyler Ressler, Ed Abel III and Kenny Felker completed the final burn to earn their Pennsylvania Firefighter 1. The members took over 188 hours of classes including classroom and practical skills. We congratulate them for their hard work and dedication to the company and their community.

On Saturday March 26 the fire company was able to gather and celebrate the 102 year anniversary of the fire company. There were over 120 members, guests and invited dignitaries. Everyone had a great time. Awards were presented to members of the company who distinguished themselves over the last few years. Awards were presented for 2019 and 2021. During the pandemic in 2020 we did not have members around the firehouse except active members who staffed the station to limit the number of possible exposures. Below is the list of awards. Congratulations to all those who were recognized:

20 Year Life Membership
John Barber
Thomas Chestnut

Volunteer Memorial Wall
John “Jay” Logan

High School Volunteer Award
Tyler Ressler and Ed Abel, III

VFW Firefighter of the Year
Robert Bansept (Posthumously)

President Award
Charles Applegate 2019
John Barber 2021

Junior Firefighter of the Year
Aiden Sceno

Firefighter of the Year
Christopher Colburn 2019
Kenneth D. Felker 2021

Chief Thomas, Ed Abel, III, Tyler Ressler, President Larry Greenwich

Captain Chris Colburn, Firefighter Kenny Felker

FF Felker, Capt. Colburn, FF Finley, FF Owens, Chief Thomas (not pictured Engineer Robert Smythe, Sr)

President Larry Greenwich, FF Kenny Felker, Chief Keith Thomas