Springfield Professional Firefighters Local 333

05/25/2026

“A Hero’s Welcome”
By Robert Longley

“Time to come home dear brother
Your tour of duty through
You’ve given as much as anyone
Could be expected to do

Just a few steps further
The smoke will start to clear
Others here will guide you
You have no need to fear

You have not failed your brothers
You clearly gave it all
And through your selfless actions
Others will hear the call

So take your place of honor
Among those who have gone before
And know you will be remembered
For now and evermore”

05/22/2026

Today, 10 firefighters were forced into 12-hour overtime assignments!

This means:
-1/3 of the of the Firefighters who worked their shift yesterday were forced to work again today.
-3 firefighters are now working their second consecutive forced tour.
-Another 3 firefighters stepped up voluntarily to help cover staffing shortages.

That’s the current problem. Kicking the Can and the City continuing to treat overtime as the answer to covering shifts.

Heres the answer. We need the city to hire more firefighters. We need our authorized strength to increase. There are individuals who have taken the tests and signed up to be considered. It’s time to fill the seats the right way and for the City to hire more firefighters.

05/20/2026

This week we have 4 members present at meetings with State Level organizations working for the better future of Firefighters and Union Organization all across Ohio.

Tonight, our Union President spoke again at the city commission meeting, asking for action on the long standing staffing issue within Springfield Ohio when it comes to Public Safety. Over-Reliance on overtime and the bare minimum and quite frankly understaffed Public Safety is not the solution.

We’ve had conversations, we are ready to continue working towards results. We’re ready to work together and see action, that leads to real and sustainable results.


Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters
International Association of Fire Fighters

05/12/2026

This afternoon we were fortunate to be able to celebrate the efforts of our Springfield Professional Firefighters.

6 of our members were awarded the Fire Service Valor Award. As was mentioned in the program their exceptional bravery, action and commitment to life saving efforts in the face of danger is truly impressive and we could not be more proud of their hard work.

The Springfield Fire Rescue Division was recognized as a whole for its efforts as Ohio Fire Department of the Year.

We are proud of the work and efforts of all of our members day in and day out continuing to serve the people and the city of Springfield proudly.

We also want to thank the community for its ongoing support especially in these trying times where we do our best to advocate for staff, equipment and the resources we need in order to safely care for our city.

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05/06/2026

Join us for the 2026 Chris Toms Memorial Golf Outing hosted by the Friends of the Springfield Professional Firefighters! ⛳️

Monday, June 15, 2026
9:00 AM Shotgun Start
Locust Hills Golf Course

This year’s outing will benefit Local 333 member Jon Sells, who has been diagnosed with career-ending Alzheimer’s disease. All proceeds from this event will go directly to support Jon.

$300 per team includes:
• Greens fees
• Cart
• Entry into door prize drawings
• Food & beverages

We are also offering $100 hole sponsorships! Each sponsorship will be proudly displayed at a hole on the course—an excellent way to show your support while promoting your business or organization.

We’re also accepting donations for door prizes to help make this event even more special.

Your support means a great deal to us and to Jon. Thank you for helping us come together for one of our own.

For more information or to get involved, contact Jerry Numbers at (937) 360-1959.

https://givebutter.com/2026-chris-toms-memorial-golf-outing-zjhf5m

05/03/2026

We’ve been vocal and building awareness about these same issues here in Springfield. For safety and security of all involved, appropriate staffing simply can’t be ignored!

The following is General President Edward Kelly’s column from the Spring 2026 edition of Fire Fighter International Magazine.

05/03/2026

🚨5‐3‐2026 Station 6 remains CLOSED today until 7pm. This will make 60 hours that Engine 6 has been unavailable for emergencies.

05/02/2026

5-2-2026: Important Safety Information
BOTH Engine 6 and Medic 6 will be OUT OF SERVICE for today’s entire 24 hour shift due to continued inadequate staffing.

05/01/2026

🚨5-1-2026 Station 6 is CLOSED from 7am to 7pm. After 7pm Medic 6 will be in service but Engine 6 will remain OUT OF SERVICE.🚨
🔥Important note: Members are voluntarily working 108 hours of overtime today plus another 12 hours of involuntary overtime.

Citizens of Springfield deserve a adequately staffed fire division.

04/30/2026

🚨4-30-2026 Engine 6 is out of service today from 7am to 7pm due to the continued failure to staff adequately.