Crime & Safety

Fire Department Responds to 125 Calls in August

A grateful family sent a letter to Springfield's mayor commending the fire department for saving their home.

The Springfield Fire Department responded to one structure fire during the month of August.

At Tuesday's Township Committtee meeting, Mayor David Amlen read a letter from a grateful family, commending the department for its quick response. They wrote that the firefighters' "awesome efforts" ultimately saved their home as well as their 5-year-old's favorite stuffed animal. 


The Fire Department shared its Fire Blotter for August 2013 via Facebook: 

- Fires
Structure 1 
Vehicle 0
Brush 0
Dumpster 1
Other 0
- Rescue/Medical 58
- False Alarms 19
- Mutual Aid (Given) 1
- Hazardous Materials 2
- Hazardous Conditions 3
- All Other Responses 40

Monthly Total for All Incidents: 125

Year to Date Incident Total: 1052

Notable Incidents:

- August 5th – Engine 3 (Tour 1) responded to an Irwin Street residence for an alarm sounding and odor investigation. Engine 3 found the carbon monoxide alarm sounding and vehicle running in the attached garage. The vehicle was shut off and the residence was ventilated.

- August 6th – Unit 1 and Engine 3 (Tour 2) responded to a Mapes Avenue residence for smoke coming from the building. Engine 3 made entry through a window and found unattended cooking burning on the stove. The fire was confined to the container and the building ventilated.

- August 13th – Engine 4 (Tour 4) responded to Briant Park Drive for a medical service call. Police, Fire and First Aid Squad performed CPR on a 34 year old male. The patient was transported to Overlook Hospital with a firefighter and police officer on-board to assist with continuous CPR. The patient was revived in the hospital. 

- August 14th – Engine 4 (Tour 2) responded to Main Street and Springfield Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Engine 4 found a two vehicle crash with one driver trapped. The vehicle’s door was removed with the hydraulic spreaders. Springfield First Aid Squad assumed primary medical care.

- August 14th – Engine 4 (Tour 2) responded to Wabeno Avenue and Linden Avenue for a motor vehicle crash. Engine 4 found a two vehicle crash with two injuries. One of the patients was extricated using the hydraulic spreaders. Springfield and Summit First Aid Squads provide medical treatment and transportation.

- August 15th – Engine 4 (Tour 3) responded to Route 78 West for a motor vehicle roll-over. Engine 4 secured the vehicle while Springfield First Aid Squad proved care and transportation.

- August 16th – Engine 4 (Tour 4) responded to Milltown Road for an outside smoke condition. Engine 4 found an illegal rubbish fire. Engine 4 extinguished the fire and advised to cease burning brush.

- August 18th – Engine 4 (Tour 1) placed on mutual aid stand-by in Springfield Fire Headquarters for the Millburn Fire Department.

- August 22nd – Engine 4 (Tour 2) responded to a Jade Meadow Drive residence for a sparking electrical outlet. Engine 4 checked the electrical panel and secured the power.


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