Springfield Fire Fighters Local 37

This week the IAFF of Illinois hosted their annual legislation conference at the BOS center here in Springfield. Members of our local 37 as well as hundreds of others from around the state gathered to learn about what legislation our IAFF leaders believe to be most the important issues today.

We spent the week hearing more about what bills are currently being voted on, what issues we will need to correct in then future, and who we can contact in government to help us to make an impact.

It wasn’t all serious, there was plenty of time time socialize and meet with other members around the state. The opening night event was held at our local 37 union hall, better know as Firefighter Postal Lake Club and Wednesday night was held at the union station down town with support from local 2 out of Chicago.

We learned about issues and had fun with other members around the state but more importantly we were able to meet with legislators in our state districts to garner support on specific bills we believe need attention now. LegCon 2026 was a huge success and we at local 37 can’t wait for 2027.

🔥🔥🔥structure fire🔥🔥🔥
Reported structure fire on the 3000 block of Bennington dr.
Engines 9, 12, 7, and 8
Trucks 1 & 2
Battalion 2
All in route. Please stay clear of the area. More information will be updated as it comes in.

All incoming units were cancelled by engine 9.

🔥🔥🔥Structure fire on the 500 block of Rosehill. Responding units:
Engines 1, 6, 7, 8
Trucks 1 & 3
Battalion 1

7 first on scene pulled an 1 3/4 line for a detached garage.

T1 calling code 4. Fire is out.

Battalion 1 has made the fire code M.

Please stay clear of the area while the units begin overhaul and clean up.

Over the weekend Mike Sloe, Chanel Jackson, and retired captain Curt Moffit represented our Local 37 Honor Guard at the Vigil for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The vigil took place at Oak Ridge Cemetery where the vigil was organized to remember the more than 2,000 Illinois residents who gave their lives fighting for our country during the Vietnam war.

What started out as a cold stormy morning for dive training turned in to a beautiful one for perfecting the craft. The SFD dive team worked on underwater searches while some of the newer members practiced entering the water off of the boat fully dressed and ready for action!

Extended Severe Weather Siren Test – Tomorrow, Tuesday May 5

The City of Springfield will be conducting an extended siren test on Tuesday, May 5 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. to ensure the system reliability

What to expect:
• Sirens may sound longer than usual
• You may hear repeated cycles throughout the testing period

This is only a test; no action is needed.

Please help spread the word to friends, family, and neighbors to avoid any confusion.

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Structure fire on the 2500 block of poplar.
Engines 1, 5, 4, 6
Trucks 1&2
Battalion 1
All in route to the structure fire. Please avoid the area if possible.

Structure fire🔥🔥🔥 located 100 block of west lake shore drive.
Engines 2, 11, 6 5
Trucks 1&2
Battalion 2

Please avoid the area if possible.

Structure fire on the 2200 block of south 11th. Engines 6, 7, 5,1 Truck 1 &2, and battalion 2 are in route to this location.

Engine 2 has also been dispatched.

Earlier this week, firefighter Bartnick was able to speak to his daughter’s class at New Berlin Elementary for career day. Firefighter Bartnick taught the kids about fire safety and how they can be a hero in their own homes.

Great work, FF Bartnick!

Report of a structure fire on the 1100 block of Governor. Engines 1, 3, 7, 9, Trucks 1 & 3, and battalion 1 responding to the scene. Please avoid the area if possible.