SFD gets City Council funds for new firefighters, more overtime funding too
The Springfield Fire Department has the funds to hire nearly two dozen more firefighters, but a changing work environment has hurt their ability to fix an ongoing shortage. Springfield Fire Chief Ed Canny believes the department can
Illinois OSHA releases report on 2021 firefighter death investigation
Last week, the Illinois Department of Labor’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) released its incident report following the conclusion of an investigation into the 2021 apartment fire which took the life of Chicago firefighter
City of Springfield releases initial 2025 fiscal year budget with public safety investment increased
The City of Springfield released its initial budget for the 2025 fiscal year, and the public’s safety remains a top priority for the horseshoe’s representatives. The preliminary budget, totaling nearly $700 million, shows the city is interested
Meisel: State high court skeptical municipal police and fire pension consolidation hurt retirees’ voting rights
Pensioners challenged 2019 law that consolidated 649 funds for higher returns By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Supreme Court last Tuesday heard arguments in a case alleging the state’s 2019 law that consolidated nearly
FEMA grants SFD nearly half-a-million dollars for firefighting innovations
Through the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, the federal government has granted the Springfield Fire Department a significant monetary award to enhance its firefighting equipment and capabilities. The Springfield Fire Department will receive a FEMA grant
UPDATE: One dead, one hurt in Friday morning fire in Springfield
UPDATE: One person is dead and another is hurt after a mobile home fire in Springfield Friday morning. Firefighters were called to a mobile home park on Truman Road just after 9:45 a.m. and found heavy fire
Former Lincoln Library director says Springfield needs new funding source for library operations
The former director of Lincoln Library says the city of Springfield needs to find a new funding source for library operations. Summer Griffith is speaking out about library needs after she was dismissed by new mayor Misty
No movement or resolution yet in sight concerning Springfield Fire Department EMT services as deadline nears
There’s no movement yet toward a resolution on how Springfield firefighters will provide EMT services on ambulance calls – with the clock running toward a deadline. The Illinois Labor Relations Board is expected to hand down a
Changes coming to how Springfield Fire Department personnel respond to medical situations – Mayor Buscher notes that necessary care will remain available
Changes are coming to how fire department personnel respond to medical emergencies in Springfield, but Mayor Misty Buscher is pledging that city residents will still get the care they need. The Illinois Labor Relations Board recently ruled
Governor Pritzker and others honor dozens of firefighters from across the state for various acts of courage
Dozens of firefighters from Highland Park are being honored for bravery and valor in their response to last year’s deadly Fourth of July parade shooting. They were among firefighters from around the state who were recognized for