Springfield Fire Company

A huge shout out goes to AQUA for the donation of a $1000. AQUA is a great supporter of the Fire Service and we truly appreciate your gift to help support our efforts. From the Officers and Members of the Springfield Fire Company

Some serious storms coming our way this afternoon.

The Springfield Fire Company would like to thank a young future firefighter and his mom, who brought pictures and home made cookies for our members. The young man learned most of our firefighters are volunteer, he then went home to get money out of his piggy bank to donate to the fire co. We truly appreciate the kind gesture of this young man and his mother.... Also, thanks to Firefighter Eric Felker for taking the time to show these kind folks around.

At the Springfield Township Commissioners meeting we recognized members from the fire company, ambulance corps, and police for their service to the township for loyalty day. We honored Robert Bansept, posthumously, for his dedication and years of service to the fire company. Bob was an active life member and served in numerous roles in the fire company.

From the Officers and Members of the Springfield Fire Company. Please Stay Healthy & Safe!

Special thank to Michael Fegley a Springfield resident who sent some delicious Thunderbird Pizzas to the Station yesterday. Thank you for your generosity and your support #SpringfieldRocks ... #BestTownshipEver #Community #BestResidentsEver #WeAreInThisTogether See more

Thank you to the Springfield FC soccer teams the Spartans and the Wolves. The players and their families decided to do a team fundraiser and donate what they raised to a local food pantry and the Springfield Fire Company. Go Spartans and Go Wolves!

The Christmas Parade will have a delayed start today, we will most likely start around 10:30am. Santa’s entourage had to rush to help a few people in town who were in need!

Here is today’s link to track Santa. Parade starts at 10am. 12/19/20 https://glympse.com/064M-3KQT

This is a short clip from this year's Township Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, from Santa Claus

Please help Ethans friends meet their goal. Any amount helps. Thank you

This Saturday 12/19/20, will be the last day of the SFC Christmas Parade. Please review the information below: -The procession will begin at 10am and run until the remaining sections of the town are covered -We are unable to predict when we will arrive at any specific section of the Township or street... -Below is our current procession route, in order street by street this route is tentative and possibly subject to slight change in the order -If you are looking for a time frame or updates on where the procession is in the route we recommend you regularly check the app we will be using that allows you to track our movement in real time -The link to the tracking app will be posted early tomorrow morning, make sure YOU ARE USING THE MOST CURRENT LINK FOR THIS APP, links previously posted for prior tour dates will not work tomorrow -We ask residents whose streets are included on this list to please (if possible) be mindful of the parking in the street, due to the snow conditions if cars are parked in the street far from the curb it may inhibit the procession from being able to get down a street. So please if you are parking in the street try and get as close to the curb as possible

Click the link to watch this year's Springfield Township Christmas Tree Lighting Presented by the Springfield Fire Company

Ethans friends have come together and decided to create a go fund me page to raise funds to donate a memorial bench to the Springfield Fire Company. The bench will be placed in front of the station. They are also going to use the funds to create a scholarship program and Ethan‘s honor. Please consider donating to this great cause.

The Springfield Fire Company was devastated to learn of the sudden passing of Firefighter Ethan J. Byrne. Ethan Byrne joined the Springfield Fire Company as a Cadet Firefighter, in May of 2017. In December of 2018, Ethan transitioned into the rank of Junior Firefighter. Ethan made a significant impact throughout his tenure in the Springfield Fire Company. He consistently volunteered his time responding to emergency incidents, and was always willing to participate and help ...in any and all community events attended by the Fire Company. Ethan was respected, and beloved by every member of the Company. The Springfield Fire Company, and the community of Springfield Township have lost a valued member, and for that we will be in mourning. We ask the residents of Springfield township, and our brothers and sisters in the Fire Service to keep his family and friends in your thoughts and in your prayers. https://www.olearyfuneral.com/obituary/Ethan-Byrne https://www.gofundme.com/f/firefighter-ethan-j-byrne-memori

This week is Fire Prevention Week. Cooking is this years theme. The Officers and Members of the Springfield Fire Company wish you a Fire Safe October.

MAJOR CHRISTMAS ANNOUCEMENT from the Springfield Fire Company

Please be advised that after careful consideration and deep concern for the welfare of the Community, especially the children, the Springfield Junior Women’s Club has decided to cancel this year’s annual Saxer Ave. Halloween Parade.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Springfield Fire Company says goodbye to Life Member Bob Bansept. Bob joined the Springfield Fire Company at the age of 16 on May 11, 1968. During his over 50 years of service he served in the positions of Engineer, Chief Engineer, Captain, and Assistant Chief in the operations side of the Fire Company. ... In addition to that, Bob also served the administrative side of the Fire Company as a Member of the Board of Directors and Financial Secretary. Bob was highly respected by the Members of The Springfield Fire Company as one of the most active drivers in the company, over the last 20 years. Bob was also was a Member of the Leedom Fire Company in Ridley Township. Bob Bansept passed away this past week, and though he’s gone he will not be forgotten. https://www.kovacsfuneralhomeinc.com/obit/Robert-L-Bansept

A huge thank you to Girl Scout troop 57 for dropping off a basket of goodies for the staff today.

Shout out to Steve Halko and his girlfriend Genesis, for making the Fire Company a new Duty/Assignment Board. Turned out great! Thank you from the Officers & Members.

It is with a heavy heart that the Springfield Fire Company announces the passing of life time member Richard "Richie" Gildea. Richie joined the Fire Company on April 24, 1957 and held numerous Company positions, including Captain of the Fire Police Unit. Richie became a Life Member in 1980. He received the 50 year "Blue Flame" Award in 2007. Most recently he was added as an exemplary volunteer to the Volunteer Memorial Wall at the corner of Saxer Ave and Powell Rd on July 4...th, 2005 In his honor our flag will be flown at half-staff until the day of his funeral. Richie's funeral details will be posted, when they become known. The Springfield Fire Company wishes to express their condolences to the Gildea family.

This morning we got a very special visit. Shireen brought our members munchkins and iced coffee. Thank you Shireen for stopping by and brightening up our day.

From the Officers and Members of the Springfield Fire Company.

Huge shout out to Wawa for providing lunch to the crew today.

It is with a heavy heart, that the Springfield Fire Company announces the passing of Life Time Member George Farrelly. George Farrelly joined the SFC on September 11th, 1978. George served as an active firefighter, a member of the company's Fire Police Unit, and was the 2011 recipient of the SFC Fire Chief's Award. The SFC wishes to express their condolences to the Farrelly family.

ESI equipment visited the station Wednesday evening so the members could check out some of the new battery operated Holmatro Tools. Thanks for an awesome demonstration.