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The Springfield Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives and property through emergency response, fire prevention, and public safety education. Serving the residents of Springfield and surrounding Fire Protection Districts, the department responds to fires, medical emergencies, technical rescues, and hazardous material incidents. In addition to emergency services, the department enforces fire codes, conducts safety inspections, investigates fire causes, and educates the community on fire prevention. Firefighters receive continuous training to maintain their skills and readiness, ensuring they can respond effectively to any situation. The department also utilizes advanced technology to support emergency response efforts. With multiple fire stations strategically located throughout the city, the Springfield Fire Department remains committed to delivering prompt and professional service to keep the community safe.

Contact Information:
Station 1
825 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701
Front Desk: 217.788.8474
Non-Emergency: 217.788.8450



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Chief Nick Zummo
Springfield Fire Department


Divisions

Division Overview

The City of Springfield are well protected with a Fire Department equipped with staffing, emergency vehicles, response teams, and pre-incident plans to handle the risks that have been identified within our response area. We serve eight unincorporated areas in and around Springfield known as Fire Protection Districts.

Division I - Operations

The Operations Division oversees the emergency response services for all citizens who live in, work or visit the City of Springfield, Illinois.

Division II - Fire Safety

The Fire Safety Division of the Springfield Fire Department is focused on promoting a safe community for residents and visitors in the greater Springfield area.

Division III - Training

Training consists of Basic Firefighter, Technical Rescue Awareness, Fire Apparatus Engineer, Vehicle Machinery Operations, Hazardous Material Operation, Fire Service Emergency Vehicle Operator and Emergency Medical Technician.

Division IV - Tech Services

The Technical Services Division’s duty is to recommend, implement, and maintain electronic technology-based devices, software and systems used by the Fire Department.


Become a Firefighter

Qualifications

  1. U.S. Citizen
  2. Not younger than 20 years of age at the time of written exam.
  3. Not older than 34 years of age at the time of written exam. Please see “Age Exemptions” in the informational packet.
  4. High school graduate or GED equivalent
  5. Ability to successfully pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) including Ladder Climb.
  6. No felony convictions
  7. Tattoo restrictions
  8. Vision correctable to 20/40 with no monochromatic color blindness.

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Salary

  1. Probationary Firefighter -- 1st Year $57,239.60
  2. Probationary Firefighter -- 2nd Year $65,416.69
  3. Probationary Firefigter -- 3rd Year $73,593.77
  4. Firefighter $81,770.86

Benefits

  1. Paid training
  2. Tuition reimbursement
  3. Vacation time
  4. Sick leave
  5. 12 paid holidays
  6. Personal days
  7. Compensatory time
  8. Uniforms
  9. Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  10. Retirement pension

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Fire Stations


  1. Station #1 - 825 East Capitol
  2. Station #2 - 2810 Stevenson Drive
  3. Station #3 - 801 North Grand Avenue West
  4. Station #4 - 1900 East Converse
  5. Station #5 - 1723 East Clay
  6. Station #6 - 2121 South 11th Street
  7. Station #7 - 1428 South Glenwood
  8. Station #8 - 600 Rickard Road
  9. Station #9 - 2405 South Chatham Road
  10. Station #10 - 2401 Peoria Road
  11. Station #11 - 1805 Toronto Road
  12. Station #12 - 2925 South Koke Mill Road
  13. Station #13 - 3120 Spaulding Orchard Road

Siren Locations


  1. A1 - Walnut/Calhoun
  2. A2 - Jefferson & Churchill
  3. A3 - 2100 (Block) Wilbur Road
  4. A4 - 3500 West Washington
  5. A5 - 2000 (Block) Winch Road
  6. A6 - Tozer/Hennepin
  7. A7 - Kennedy Park
    (Lightfoot/Hawkeye Way)
  8. A8 - 5400 (Block) West Washington Street
  9. A9 - 2200 (Block) Moore Road
  10. A10 - 3100 (Block) Green Haven Drive
  11. A11 - 3500 (Block) CR 3 1/2 A S (Stagecoach Road)
  12. A12 - Tolan Road & Curtis Roth Lane
  13. A13 - 1800 North of Kimberley Lane
  1. B1 - 17th/Matheny
  2. B2 - Lincoln Park (5th & Sangamon)
  3. B3 - 1920 East Griffiths
  4. B4 - 3300 North Grand East
  5. B5 - 3800 (Block) Pet Cemetery Road
  6. B6 - Mayden & Donna Street
  7. B7 - Colt Road & Gatlin Drive
  8. B8 - Riverside Park
  9. C1 - Conklin between State & Glenwood
  10. C2 - 2100 West Lawrence
  11. C3 - Veterans & Iles
  12. C4 - 2901 Leonard in Jerome
  13. C5 - 150 West Cordelia Southern View
  14. C6 - Mill Creek at Old Ivy & Surry Place
  15. C7 - 3000 Archer Elevator
    (just North Of Wabash)
  1. C8 - Veterans & Linbergh
  2. C9 - 1100 Recreation Drive
  3. C10 - 1800 (Block) Lenhart Road
  4. C11 - 6800 (Block) Old Jacksonville Road
  5. C12 - 3100 (Block) Curran Road
  6. C13 - 4700 (Block) Cockerell Lane
  7. C14 - Panther Creek (maintenance shed)
  8. C15 - Woodside & Chatham
  9. C16 - Girl Scout Camp (Wienold Lane)
  10. C17 - Piper Glen
    (North from Chatham on bike path)
  11. C18 - 7700 (Block) Wildlife Road
  12. C19 - 7th & Monroe
    (Roof of Muni Center West)
  1. D1 - 10 1/2 Street/Ash
  2. D2 - Wheeler/Kansas
  3. D3 - 1810 Stevenson Drive
    (West of Stanton)
  4. D4 - 2700 (Block) South Dirksen Parkway
  5. D5 - Cook/Dirksen Parkwayy
  6. D6 - 4600 (Block) South 2nd Street
  7. D7 - 2210 Hazel Dell
  8. D8 - Lindsey Bridge
    (West side of Center Park)
  9. D9 - 1400 (Block) Toronto Road
  10. D10 - 5300 Shepherd Road
  11. D11 - 10 Linden Lane
  12. D12 - 3601 Buckeye Road
  13. D13 - East Lake Shore Drive & Hunt Road
  14. D14 - #17 Forrest Ridge in front
  15. D15 - 1800 (Block) East Lake Shore Drive






City of Springfield

800 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701
217.789.2000
217.789.2109 (fax)
General Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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