Back to School: First responders to do walkthrough Springfield City School buildings

The Springfield City School District will host members of the Springfield Police and Springfield Fire Department on Tuesday, August 9, according to a media release.

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They will be conducting safety walkthroughs of three Springfield City School District buildings ahead of the new school year.

The SWAT team and fire department will do extensive walk-throughs of an elementary school and middle school, as well Springfield High School, the school district said.

They will conclude with a debriefing of their findings, which will be held at a later date.

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