The Springfield Fire Department is a fire department located in Springfield.
History[]
The fire department responded to a fire at the Simpson House started by Homer's cigar.[1]
A drugged Homer crashed into the fire-station while driving, injuring the town's fire department. Feeling remorse for the incident, Homer volunteered as a firefighter, as did Apu, Skinner and Moe.[2]
A bragging-rights conflict between a fire truck and the police tank led to the tank becoming covered in foam and crashing into the Kwik E Mart.[3] Later, the brigade were unable to extinguish a fire at the Quick & Fresh, after the incident deprived the truck of foam.[3]
Employees[]
Individuals known to have been employed by the fire department include:
- Apu Nahasapeemapetilon[1][3][2]
- Carl Carlson[3]
- Homer Simpson[2]
- Kirk Van Houten
- Luann Van Houten[1]
- Krusty the Clown[1][3]
- Chief Wiggum[1]
- Moe Szyslak[2]
- Ned Flanders
- Seymour Skinner[2]
- Cletus Spuckler
Fire Apparatus[]
The Springfield Fire Department operates at least two companies, one engine company and one truck company. The engine company operates a standard Type 1 fire engine. The truck company operates a tiller ladder truck.
Firefighting Equipment[]
Springfield firefighters use typical firefighting equipment at emergency scenes. Firefighters wear gold turnouts with red helmets. Firefighters use standard equipment such as hoses, the jaws of life, axes, SCBAs, and ladders.
Behind the Laughter[]
According to Lance Wilder, the Springfield Fire Department building was inspired by the former Fire Department Headquarters in his hometown of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
