B-Shift has been busy the past 24 hours. Crews have been responding to all types of emergency's but still finding time to enjoy the snow! We will always advise to stay home until the roads are in better condition. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
🚒 Honoring National Law Enforcement Day 🚔
Today, we join our brothers and sisters in blue to recognize National Law Enforcement Day. As first responders, we stand side by side with our law enforcement partners in serving and protecting our community.
Thank you to all the dedicated officers who work tirelessly to keep us safe. Your courage, selflessness, and commitment to justice make a difference every day. We are proud to work alongside you in ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone we serve.
Stay safe, stay strong, and know that we are grateful for your service. 💙
#NationalLawEnforcementDay #FireAndPolice #FirstResponders #TogetherWeServe
Crews this morning from A-Platoon worked an extrication incident at the intersection of East Robinson and South Thompson Street. With the projected precipitation and the below freezing temperatures roads can quickly turn dangerous.
Firefighters are significantly more likely to develop many types of cancer than the general population, largely due to the high levels of carcinogens and other toxins found in burning buildings and hazardous environments. Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population, according to research by the CDC/National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH). Please join us as we recognize Cancer Awareness Month.
Yesterday, crews from B platoon responded to an industrial fire at 801 North Jefferson Street for a fire that took place in one of their dust collectors.
Early New Year's Eve, units responded to a commercial structure fire. Battalion 1 arrived on scene and found smoke and flames inside the structure. Engine 1 made an interior attack. This resulted in a quick extinguishment of the fire that saved the structure. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
This morning units responded to a car fire in the 200 block of South Thompson Street. Engine 1 and Ladder 8 were able to quickly extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Last night, crews responded to a possible structure fire. Engine 3 arrived on scene and found several vehicles on fire behind the business. Ladder 8 helped gain access through a gate. Engine 3 was then able to make access and extinguish the vehicles. No injuries were reported.
Engine 4, engine 3, and ladder 6 responded to a vehicle fire on the interstate Thursday morning. Crews arrived on scene and found a food truck on fire against the median. Vehicle was extinguished with no injuries. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
This afternoon Battalion 1, Brush 1, Engine 5, and Ladder 8 responded to a grass fire on the southeast side of the city. Units on scene were able to stop the fire quickly before it spread to a nearby neighborhood. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Saturday, Battalion Chief James Kehrli was presented his white helmet recognizing his recent promotion to Battalion Chief. Chief Kehrli is serving as the Battalion Chief for A-Platoon, Battalion 2.
Congratulations Chief Kehrli!
Please help us recognize more of our fire escape plan winners. Shaw, Hunt, Turnbow, Elmdale, George, T.G. Smith, and Monitor Elementaries. Congratulations to all of these young people!
The Red Cross along with volunteers from Walmart will be installing free smoke alarms in the City of Springdale on Wednesday December 4th from 1pm till 5pm. If you or someone you know are in need of these free smoke alarms, click on the link below to sign up!
https://www.redcross.org/local/missouri/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign/smoke-alarm-request.html?srsltid=AfmBOoooE4oMExbfBjVLJepNRgqbmTt7Kgc9ZMGc0AlL4Ev5r-yhMc8A
Each October, Springdale Fire Department visits every elementary school in the city to share fire safety information with students. Additionally, students are encouraged to create a fire escape plan for their home to submit for a contest. The escape plans are then judged by the school staff and a winner is selected from each school. The prize is a tour of a fire station, then a ride to school in a fire engine. On arrival at the school, they are met by their classmates and school staff. Here are a few winners from Knapp, Walker, Jones, Young, Tyson, Westwood,and Bayyari Elementary Schools. Congratulations to all of the winners!
Help us congratulate Springdale's newest firefighters on their graduation from the NWA Fire Training Academy! These 3 recruits have completed an intensive and challenging 10 week training program to prepare them to serve the community and the citizens of Springdale. The recruits will spend an additional 2 weeks with our Training Division, prior to being assigned to their respective shifts and stations. Congratulations on your achievement and welcome to the Springdale Fire Department! Left to right: (Probationary Firefighters Dalton Johnson, Patrick Michaels, and Christopher Priest). We also had our very own Assistant Chief Michael Bronner deliver the keynote address to the recruit class.
This afternoon, crews responded to Ranch Drive for grass fire that had spread to a detached garage. Units were able to control the fire before it extended into nearby homes.
This is a very busy time of year with a lot of public relation events happening. Yesterday, crews had the chance to participate in two trunk or treats. The first was held at Arvest Ball Park for the NWA Trauma Regional Advisory Council, and the second was held in downtown Springdale for the Police Department and Parks and Recreation. Lots of really good costumes and lots of fun!
🚨 Important Reminder! 🚨
Due to the continued extreme dry conditions, we want to remind everyone Washington and Benton Counties are under a Burn Ban. Currently, 56 counties in Arkansas are under Burn Bans.
Let’s all do our part to stay safe and keep our communities protected.
Around 1pm today, units responded to 1945 Butterfield Coach Rd. to a car fire threatening the gas pumps. E5 was able to make a quick stop on the fire and prevent it from spreading to the nearby structures. All units have returned to service.
Three of our shift commanders (B-Platoon Tom Pearson, C-Platoon Steve Lewis, and C- Platoon Clyde Clemons) attended a week-long Battalion Chief Bootcamp held in Pensacola, Florida. The training consisted of fire ground leadership through command presence. Excellent job, Gentleman.
