Springfield Fire Rescue Division

REMEMBRANCE POST
🕯️ Line of Duty Death Remembrance
Fireman Alfred E. Kime
22 May 1943

Today, we honor and remember Fireman Alfred E. Kime of the Springfield Fire Department, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Fireman Kime, age 33, succumbed to injuries sustained when the fire apparatus he was serving on as tillerman was struck by a New York Central System passenger train at the South Fountain Avenue crossing on May 22, 1943.

Historical records detail the tremendous respect shown by the department and community following his passing. An honor guard stood vigil, fellow firefighters served as pallbearers, and city leaders immediately began discussions to improve railroad crossing safety throughout Springfield.

The incident became a catalyst for conversations surrounding public safety protections at railroad crossings within the city.

More than 80 years later, we continue to remember Fireman Alfred E. Kime for his dedication, sacrifice, and service to the citizens of Springfield.

We honor his legacy and all those who have given their lives in the line of duty.

A special thank you and recognition to Assistant Chief Brian Leciejewski of the Springfield Fire Rescue Division for his leadership and continued efforts leading the Springfield Rotary public safety awards program.

This program is an outstanding example of recognizing the dedication, professionalism, and service demonstrated every day by first responders throughout Clark County.

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients from the Clark County Sheriff Office, Post 12, Springfield Police and Fire Rescue Division. Your commitment to serving our community does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for each of you.

Thank you all for your service and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition.

Today, on May 14, M1/B and R1/B were recognized by the Division and Springfield Regional Medical Center for the successful resuscitation of patient in April. This patient was in cardiac arrest upon arrival, but our crew was able to get a pulse restarted and transfer the patient to the cath lab. From there, he was treated, spent several weeks in the hospital and then was able to be discharged to home.

From left to right, Firefighter/Paramedic Lance Cartmell, Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Johnson, Firefighter/Paramedic Jared Ryan, Captain Derek Shenefield, and Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Henson