Springfield Township Fire Department

03/28/2026

Springfield Township Fire had a very busy night.�We don’t recap all of our run reports, but last night was one worth sharing.
We started around 0200 with a structure fire and a car fire. Around 0445, we were dispatched to yet another fully involved structure fire. Finally, at 0730, we were sent to a structure fire that was spreading to an adjacent dwelling.
Most of us went through the night with little to no sleep—some even heading straight to work afterward. The level of dedication shown is sometimes overwhelming to witness.
By the third call, we were running short on both steam and manpower, as about half of our members had to leave for work. At that point, we requested mutual aid. A huge thank you to D7 Vinton Fire for responding and jumping right into action—the help could not have come at a better time.
We’d also like to extend our gratitude to D4 Rio Fire, who had units on standby and ready to roll if additional support was needed.
Membership is down across most volunteer departments, and this is exactly the kind of dedication and cooperation it will take for all of us to weather the shortage.

03/02/2026

Restricted burning hours are now in effect, marking a familiar annual occurrence. Be aware that despite the wet ground, dry leaves and foliage from winter are abundant and can rapidly dry with minimal wind, posing a significant fire risk. Check local regulations and consult your local Fire Department for guidance.

02/23/2026

🚒 Grant Funding Announcement – 2026 Awards 🚒

The Springfield Township Fire Department is proud to announce that we have been awarded multiple grants for 2026 totaling $89,726.55.

📡 2026 MARCS Grant

Awarded through the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal. This funding supports departments serving populations under 25,000 with radio equipment operating on Ohio’s statewide communication network.

💰 Award Amount: $29,142.25


🧯 Small County Volunteer Fire Department (SCVFD) Grant

Established by the Ohio General Assembly through House Bill 96 and administered by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal.

This grant will allow us to purchase:
• 5 MSA G1 SCBA packs with spare batteries
• 4 MSA G1 spare cylinders
• 1 MSA G1 RIT system with spare cylinder
• 1 True North RIT bag

💰 Award Amount: $50,000


🎓 Fire Training Reimbursement Grant

Also awarded through the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of State Fire Marshal to assist with training costs.

💰 Award Amount: $600


🌲 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant
A 50/50 cost-share program administered by the Ohio Division of Forestry to support rural fire departments with wildland firefighting equipment.

This funding will be used to purchase:
• Fire hose
• Nozzles and adapters
• Wildland tools
• Wildland gloves
• Milwaukee chainsaw with batteries

💰 Total Project Cost: $19,969.60
💰 Reimbursement: $9,984.30


We still have several grants currently under review and pending award decisions.

We sincerely thank the Division of State Fire Marshal and the Ohio Division of Forestry for their continued support and for believing in our mission.

These grants directly improve firefighter safety, communication capabilities, training opportunities, and our ability to serve Springfield and Morgan Townships.

12/16/2025

Thank you to Harbor Freight for your $100 donation. We purchased a 3 ton jack, 22 ton bottle jack and jack stands. This equipment will help with our in house maintenance program.

11/15/2025

Stop by and drop some spare change or dollars if you can.
If not, that’s okay—drive by safely and share a smile!
We understand times can be tough, and we appreciate friendly faces just the same.
Thank you for helping make the season brighter!

Thank you to all that stopped and gave from your hearts today. We truly had a blessed and successful day. Thank you to all the departments that assited as well !! Your time and donations will truly bless some child this christmas!!

Today from 10 am till 4 pm members of the Gallia County Firefighters Association will be out at the red light at Walmart in Gallipolis for our annual Christmas boot drive. The boot drive supports the Gallia County Christmas Project that helps hundreds of kids in the county have a good Christmas. If your in the area please drive thru and support this good cause. Also please use caution in the area.

11/01/2025

Congratulations to our Lieutenant Derek Rhodes on completing your first flight in your new career!

We are proud of you and thankful to have you on our team!

10/26/2025

We are delighted to have successfully hosted another exceptional hog roast event. We would like to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to all attendees who supported us. This event serves as an opportunity for us to give back to a community that has consistently provided us with tremendous support. We appreciate all the donations received and are thankful for every individual who joined us yesterday. We hope that all guests enjoyed the food and had plenty to eat.

Just a reminder we have bingo Sat. November 8th, doors open at 5-pm games start at 6-pm.

$ CASH PRIZES $

Come join us!!

10/21/2025

10/01/2025

It’s that time again! We’ve experienced another dry season, so the ground foliage and falling leaves will provide rapid burning fuel for brush fires. Remain vigilant when burning during permitted hours, and call 911 if situations start to get out of control!

08/30/2025

We had a great time last night at the 3rd annual River Valley vs South Gallia tailgate party. We would like to thank Tuscany Italian Restaurant for sponsoring this year’s event!

We would also like to thank District 2 Joint Fire Department for their contributions and partnership in this annual event.

(Pictured are members of Springfield Twp Fire Dept., District 2 Joint Fire Dept., and Gallia County EMS)

08/20/2025