The city of Springfield, together with the Springfield Fire Department, announced Friday the addition of a brand-new fire engine and a new ladder truck to the fleet, the city said in a news release.
Both have arrived and will be serving the Springfield residents in the next few weeks. The community got to see the new ladder truck Saturday during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It was featured with the Springfield Fire Department’s parade entry.
“The Springfield Fire Department is recognized as ISO Class 1. That achievement is not possible without the continued support the department receives from the residents of Springfield,” Mayor Jim Langfelder said. “Modernization and citywide coverage has been a
strong focus for the city and its first responders. This new equipment is one more piece to ensure that the Springfield Fire Department has the necessary tools to operate at its highest level.”
“The men and women of the Springfield Fire Department work hard to provide the best in service and quality care to the residents of Springfield. This addition to our fleet, along with the fire engine, is something we take great pride in. We are excited to show the residents what they have helped provide our department and we wanted to say thank you,” said Springfield Fire Chief Brandon Blough.
These new apparatuses will be designated as Truck 1 and Engine 1. After the parade, Truck 1 will return to the city of Springfield Fleet Garage to have specialized equipment and tools added. Both will then be entered into service and reside at Fire Station 1, which is located
downtown on Ninth Street and Capitol Avenue, by the end of this month.
