Council appoints Nicholas Sumo as fire chief and approves small EMS system changes
May 24, 2025
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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