Springfield police and fire report rising calls, offer community programs and recruitment opportunities
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Springfield police reported 7,243 calls so far today and 56,821 calls in 2025; fire officials reported 2,466 calls today (about 85–86% EMS). Both divisions promoted recruitment, a Citizens Police Academy, and a free smoke-detector installation program.
Allison Elliott, chief of police, said on ChiefChat that the Springfield Police Division had received 7,243 calls "as of earlier this morning" and that the department ended 2025 with 56,821 calls for service, an increase from 2024. Elliott said greater staffing has allowed the department to be more proactive on traffic, businesses and quality-of-life checks.
Elliott said the department is conducting interviews and will offer another civil service exam when that hiring step concludes; interested candidates can add their contact information to a waiting list via the police division page on the City of Springfield website.
Jacob King of Springfield Fire Rescue reported 2,466 calls for service "as of this morning," adding that roughly 85–86% of fire calls have been EMS-related so far this year. King noted multiple home fires and thanked service-division mechanics and partners who keep vehicles ready.
King also described a fire-division program that provides free smoke detectors and installation for residents; he instructed residents to request service via the fire division section of the city website. Both officials urged community partnership in public safety and encouraged residents to use the city website to contact divisions, sign up for alerts, or register for programs such as the Citizens Police Academy.
The broadcast contained no formal motions or votes; officials presented operational information and outreach steps and closed the program with community notes and a reminder to be weather-aware.