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On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Springfield Fire Department celebrated the graduation of 14 new firefighters from its Recruit Academy during a ceremony at the Springfield Firefighters’ Lake Club. Fire Chief Nick Zummo and Mayor Misty Buscher addressed the graduates, recognizing their accomplishment and welcoming them to their careers in public service.
The academy provides comprehensive training in Basic Operations of Firefighting, as well as Basic and Advanced Emergency Medical Training, preparing recruits to respond to a variety of emergencies.
All 14 firefighters have been assigned to the Springfield Fire Department’s Operations Division, where they will continue to develop their skills through hands-on experience and ongoing training throughout their careers.
The Springfield Fire Department congratulates the following firefighters on completing the academy and beginning their service to the community:
- Firefighter Parker Bartos
- Firefighter Connor Bridgewater
- Firefighter Logan Bridgewater
- Firefighter Tyler Connelly
- Firefighter Kennan Deane
- Firefighter Jacob Graham
- Firefighter Gabriel Jones
- Firefighter Jude Lowery
- Firefighter Bryce Nicholls
- Firefighter Andrew Nuttle
- Firefighter Justin Simpson
- Firefighter Cole Smith
- Firefighter Kendrick Williba
- Firefighter Daniel Zeigler
