Council appoints Nicholas Sumo as fire chief and approves small EMS system changes

May 24, 2025

The council confirmed Nicholas Sumo as Springfield Fire Department chief and approved a package of EMS accountability measures; union and council members said the changes are a first step amid broader system reform talks.

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The Springfield City Council voted 10-0 May 20 to confirm Nicholas Sumo as fire chief and adopted an ordinance implementing modest changes to the cityEMS system intended to increase oversight and accountability.

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