Springfield Fire Rescue Division

For the month of May, the Division responded to 1493 total calls, of which 1283 were EMS. There 39 fires, with 6 building fires, 4 vehicle fires, and 29 minor fires. There 54 false alarms, and 117 other requests for service. Six of the new recruits reported to company, while the other four started EMT school, and will graduate from that in June.

Help save lives.

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their selfless dedication and unrelenting commitment to protecting freedom will never be forgotten.

President Abraham Lincoln once said:
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.”

This Memorial Day, Springfield Fire Rescue Division remembers our fallen heroes, supports the families they left behind, and reflects on the profound cost of liberty.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Tyler Baughman for receiving the “Service Above Self” Award from the Springfield Rotary Club.

Lieutenant Baughman’s dedication to serving our community both on and off duty reflects the very best of the fire service. From his leadership within the Division to his continued volunteerism and community involvement, this recognition is truly well deserved.

We are proud to have him representing Springfield Fire Rescue and the City of Springfield. Congratulations, Tyler!

On May 13, the Division was recognized at the Ohio Statehouse by Representative Bernard Willis of District 74, which includes Springfield, for our recognition as the Ohio Fire Department of the Year. This award was given in recognition of all of the hard work of all members of the Division.

From left to right, Firefighter/Paramedic James Frantz, Fire Chief Jacob King, Lt. Scott Kaufman, Asst. Chief Brian Leciejewski, Asst. Chief Matt Smith, and Battalion Chief Jason Phipps.

On May 12, members of the Division traveled to Columbus at COSI for the Ohio Hall of Flame awards ceremony, where firefighters from all across Ohio are recognized.
Six members were given the Medal of Valor for rescuing two children from a fire in December, at great personal risk to themselves. From left to right, Firefighter/Paramedic Nick Woolever, Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Ryan, Lt. Tyler Baughman, Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler King, Firefighter/Paramedic Cody Cooper, and Lt. Will Lawson.
The Springfield Fire Rescue Division was also recognized at this event as the Ohio Fire Department of the Year, in recognition of the hard work that every member of the Division puts in every day of the year