Springfield FMBA local 57

07/30/2026

Local 57 is saddened to hear of the passing of Retired Fire Chief Donald Schwerdt Jr on July 29th.

Chief Schwerdt dedicated many years of service to the Springfield Fire Department and our community. He was appointed to the department on December 1, 1977, and served as our Fire Chief from 2004 to 2006, prior to his retirement.

Please keep Retired Chief Schwerdts' family and friends in your prayers.

07/16/2026

We are asking for immediate support for one of our own.

The home of a fellow Springfield firefighter and his family was destroyed in a fire. Thankfully, they made it out sately, but they lost many of their personal belongings, including clothing and everyday necessities.

After more than 25 years spent protecting others in their time of need, this brother and his family now need the support of the fire service community.

Any contribution will help them with their immediate needs and help them begin to rebuild.

Donations can be made by:

Checks payable to: FMBA Local 57

Venmo: -FMBA
Subject: JURCZAK

Mailing Address:
Springfield Local 57
PO Box 512
Springfield, NJ 07081

Please consider helping if you can. This is one of those times when we take care of our own.

07/05/2026

Standing by during the show. Happy 250th Birthday America!

07/04/2026

07/01/2026

Congratulations Captain Wanamaker!

06/26/2026

Sending our condolences to Union County Hazmat and Ret. Captain Tharaldsens' family.

06/13/2026

Congratulations to our own Jonathan Dayton softball State Champions! The first state title ever for the Bulldog softball program. A 2-1 victory over Bound Brook for the NJSIAA Group 1 state championship. We are so proud of you! 🥎🏆

06/12/2026

Today, we remember our brother, Tony, who left us two years ago. Always in our hearts, never forgotten.