Springfield Township, Clark County, Ohio - One Fire Department, 3 Stations. Springfield Township has a population of 12,237 per the 2010 census. Springfield Township Fire Department avererages over 2200 calls per year. EMS calls are the most common, 39.6%, followed by auto accidents, 16.5%. Building fires are only 6.5% of total calls per year and car fires are 2.6%.
Other typical calls include illegal burns, automatic fire alarms and grass fires. In the last five years there have been four civilians injured in fires and one death. There were two Firefighters injured in the past four years. Property losses are recorded for structure fires only and do not include other fires and in the last 4 years average dollar loss to property was $559,560.00 which includes contents as well as damages to structures.
Free Smoke Detectors
Did you know the Springfield Township Fire Department hands out free smoke detectors to Township Residents?
To claim a smoke detector for your home, please call Station 1 at 937-324-4571. Appointments can also be made for smoke detector installation.
Statistics
Roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
More than one-third (38 %) of home fire deaths result from fires in which no smoke alarms are present.
The risk of dying in a home fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.
Safety Tips
Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home including the basement.
It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms so that when one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
Working smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan.
Fire/EMS Supported JA Inspire Day
Springfield Township Fire/EMS Department participated in the Junior Achievement JA Inspire Career Exploration day at the Clark County Fairgrounds. JA Inspire is an experiential career-pathway program for middle and high school students brought to life by our region’s employers. This program exposes students to local jobs, career opportunities, and education pathways.
Before attending the JA Inspire Career Fair, students receive classroom lessons that help them explore different career options and reflect on their personal goals. During the fair, local employers attend as exhibitors and offer students the opportunity to learn about potential job openings that might be available to them in the future. This event provides students with a chance to engage with their future employers and discover a world of possibilities.
Area students in 7th-12th grade from Clark, Champaign, Madison and Logan Counties participated in the career fair designed to give hands-on exploration of future careers.
Area students explore Springfield Township Fire/EMS Department vehicles.
Firefighter/Paramedic Toby Jones watches over students trying to intubate a patient.
Firefighter/EMT Thomas Chrisman helps students try on firefighter gear.
Firefighter/EMT Thomas Chrisman helps students try on firefighter gear.
EMS Run Data
EMS runs for 2014 totaled 1541. 24 hour EMS staffing at Station 2 began in December, 2014.
EMS runs for 2015 totaled 1,831.
EMS runs for 2016 totaled 2,162.
EMS runs for 2017 totaled 2,165.
EMS runs for 2021 totaled 2,260.
EMS runs for 2022 totaled 2,120.
EMS runs for 2023 totaled 2,173.
EMS runs, January through June, 2024 totaled 1,223.
For EMS reports or billing questions please contact James Allen, Fire/EMS Administrator, at 937-324-4571 or jallen@spfldtwp.org.
Our 3 Fire / EMS Stations
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Station 1
Beatty, 58
2777 Springfield Xenia Road Springfield Ohio 45506 937.324.4571
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Station 2
Garden Acres, 72
3430 East National Road Springfield Ohio 45505 937.322.1142
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Station 3
Rockway, 56
3650 West National Road Springfield Ohio 45504 937.322.8507
Fire Chief: Dave Nangle
Chief Dave Nangle was appointed fire chief on December 10, 2017. He grew up in the City of Springfield and graduated from Springfield South High School in 1985. He moved to Springfield Township in the summer of 1986 and began his fire career as a reserve member of the Springfield Township Fire Department (Beatty Station) in the fall of the same year. Dave was certified as a firefighter in 1987 and certified as an EMT in 1988. Dave progressed through the ranks of the department and held the rank of Chief (Beatty Station) when the township was still three separate organizations. After many years of discussion all three fire departments in Springfield Township were brought under one Chief in 2004 and Dave was assigned the rank of Battalion Chief under the command of then Chief John Roeder. Dave is a certified Firefighter / EMT-Intermediate, Hazmat Tech and a certified Fire Instructor. For the past 13+ Years Dave has been employed with the Harrison Township Fire Department in Montgomery County as Lieutenant (assigned to C-Shift). Dave is currently serving as the President for Harrison Township IAFF Local #3552 and has done so for the past 9 + years.
Dave and his wife Melissa have been married for 16+ years and have three children, two sons (Jordan and Dylan) and a daughter (Ashley). Dave has also been blessed with two grandchildren (Ashton and Mila). In his spare time Dave enjoys fishing and outdoor activities with his family and also is an assistant coach for the Shawnee Little Braves (6th Grade) football team.
Chief Dave Fairbanks
Chief Dave Fairbanks oversees all department maintenance and communications functions. He is a life long resident of Springfield Township. Dave started his career with Springfield Township Fire Department Garden Acres Station in 1974. He came up through the ranks with Springfield Township serving as Lieutenant, Captain and Asst Chief. Dave has been a member of the Ohio Emergency Vehicle Technicians since 1982. He is a State Certified Fire Inspector. Dave worked for Cummins Bridgeway for 33 years and is now self employed doing diesel emission cleaning.
Dave and wife Angie have been married 38+ years and have two children, Micheal and Tracie, both married with families. Dave and Angie have three grand children with two additional on the way. Daughter Tracie and Son in Law Gary are both Springfield Township Fire firefighters running from the Garden Acres Station 72.
Chief Rick Hawbecker
Chief Rick Hawbecker oversees all department administration and fire prevention functions. He stated his career in the Fire Service with the Springfield Township Fire Department in 1986, as a Volunteer Firefighter at the Rockway Station. Chief Hawbecker is a certified Firefighter / EMT-B and is also certified in Swift Water Rescue, Hazmat Technician Level and a State Fire Inspector. His past employment includes Store Manager and Supervisor for Domino's Pizza and Store Manager for Papa John's Pizza and is currently employed as a Fire and Life Safety Officer for The Springfield Masonic Community.
Rick and his wife Laura have been married for 17+ years and have three children, two daughters and a son. In his free time Rick enjoys restoring old cars and playing video games.
Fire/EMS Administrator/Deputy Fire Chief: James Allen
James (Jamie) Allen joined the Springfield Township Fire Department as a volunteer in 1992 and was certified as a firefighter in 1993.
Jamie was hired by the Harrison Township Fire Department, Montgomery County in 2002. In 2014, he was appointed to the State Fire Marshal’s office as a Fire Training Coordinator in the Technical Rescue and Hazardous Materials Training programs at the Ohio Fire Academy in Columbus, Ohio.
Jamie was appointed to the position of Deputy Fire Chief in July of 2018. Due to the increasing administrative workload, Jamie was hired as a full-time EMS Administrator by the Springfield Township Trustees in March of 2020. Jamie oversees daily operations of the department and is on call to respond to emergencies day or night.
Jamie is a certified Firefighter II, Airport Rescue Firefighter, EMT-Advanced, Fire Instructor and Hazardous Materials / Weapons of Mass Destruction Technician. He is trained in numerous rescue disciplines and has attended the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.
Jamie and his wife Beth, who is also on the Township fire department, have been married for 27+ years. They have two adult children, Kelsey and Austin, who are both graduates of Shawnee High School. Jamie is a lifelong resident of Springfield Township having attended kindergarten through high school in the Clark Shawnee school system.
Dial 911 in an Emergency
In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately from any wired or wireless phone. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.
Smoke Alarms
A working smoke alarm is constantly on alert for fire and smoke. Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire. Test and replace your smoke alarm batteries every Spring and Fall when the time changes.
Thanks to a donation from Marc Turner, Springfield Township resident and retired City of Springfield Firefighter, Springfield Township first responders will have teddy bears to give out to comfort children during emergencies. (March, 2024)
Ohio's Open Burn Document
Anyone choosing to burn for the purpose of waste disposal must follow the terms and conditions listed within this document and comply with Ohio Administrative Code.
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