The start of the Springfield Township Fire Department was in the early 1950's.  With a few dedicated persons, a rescue squad, an engine and a tanker; Station #1 opened in 1950 and Station #2 shortly after in 1951.  Since the beginning, community support has been tremendous.  Growth began early on and continues to grow.  In 1986 our Station #3 opened.  Currently, the Springfield Fire Department houses 18 pieces of apparatus, 4 engines, 2 ladders and 4 first responder rescue units and 2 advanced EMS units, the heart of our service.  In 2000/2001 we added the 100 ft aerial truck and the ALS unit with a firefighter/paramedic responding on each run.  The fire service has multiple functions, including fire prevention, investigations, inspections, and public education.  Future of the fire service is training, training, and more training.  Hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction and confined space are the most recent training to the regiment of firefighters.