After the attacks on September 11, 2001, John Barber knew he wanted to do something. “I was too old for the military. I wasn’t too old to become a firefighter, so I felt motivated to do that,” he said. “I had two young kids at the time, and I felt like I had to do...

Springfield Fire Company is always in motion, responding to more than 1,000 calls annually. Whether it’s a fire, a car accident, or a smoke alarm, each call has its unique set of circumstances and requires a team of volunteers to answer it. To help them respond to...