Over the past two days, 14 firefighters completed promotional testing for the position of Driver/Operator.
This rigorous process -which is only offered every two years- not only tests their technical skills, but also their commitment to excellence and leadership in high-pressure situations. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to take on this challenge.
Thank you to everyone who supported them along the way, and to all of our firefighters for their daily commitment to keeping us safe.
🚒 Join Us for our Fall Fire Department Pinning Ceremony! 🚒
You are cordially invited to join us for a special ceremony, celebrating achievements of several department members.
Event: Springdale Fire Department Pinning Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mickey Jackson Training Center 2398 Turnbow Ave.
This celebration signifies special milestones for our firefighters, as some receive promotions, while others are recognized as new paramedics and firefighters. It’s a moment of acknowledgement of their hard work, training, and commitment to keeping our community safe.
We would be honored to have you join us in celebrating these brave and dedicated individuals.
This afternoon Engine 4 extinguished a vehicle fire near the intersection of Cawood and 40th St. No injuries reported and all units are back in service. #springdalefire #teamspringdale
Crews have been active during the past week attending multiple training activities, as well as Public Relations events. Several recruits have been completing their 1st year of probation testing, while other crews have been exercising procedures for Haz-mat emergencies and vehicle extrications. To top off the week, SFD was invited to participate in "Breakfast and Beanbag Baseball" with some residents from the Springdale Senior Center, many of which take their Beanbag Baseball very seriously! Needless to say we did not know this competition would be so competitive! It was enjoyed by all.
🚒🔥 Welcome to Our New Firefighters & Kudos to Our Trauma Trainers! 🔥🚒
We’re excited to welcome our four newest recruits to the department! They will be attending the regional fire training academy held this fall at the Mickey Jackson Training Center. Their journey begins now, and we’re thrilled to have them on board as we work together to keep our community safe.
A special shoutout to our paramedics and firefighters who spent this week undergoing Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) training. Their commitment to mastering these critical skills ensures that we're prepared for any emergency, no matter how challenging.
Here's to growth, learning, and making a difference every single day!
#NewBeginnings #PHTLS #ServingOurCommunity
🚒🎉 What a Night! 🚓👮♂️
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to National Night Out! We had an amazing time connecting with our community and showing off our fire trucks and equipment. 🚒🔥
It was great to team up with the Springdale Police Department and spend the evening meeting neighbors, sharing fire safety tips, and having fun. Your support means the world to us and helps strengthen our community bonds.
A special thanks to Mayo Sheet Metal for building and donating our house prop, we may have found several future firefighters last night.
Stay safe and keep those smoke detectors working!
#NationalNightOut #CommunityStrong #FireAndPolice #TogetherWeServe
It was an exciting week of training for our Firefighters! 🔥🚒
This week was packed with intense and essential training sessions for our firefighters! From advanced firefighting techniques to current hazmat training, our team is diving into a variety of crucial topics to stay at the top of their game.
Here’s a glimpse of what was accomplished:
Fire Suppression Tactics: Managing master streams, for both the Driver/Operator and the new recruits.
Hazardous Materials Handling: Learning to safely manage and mitigate chemical and environmental hazards.
Fire Inspection: Completion of the second week of the Arkansas Fire Academy Inspector 1 regional class at the Mickey Jackson Training Center.
Our firefighters are committed to continuous improvement and excellence. Stay safe, and thank you for your support.
#FirefighterTraining #StayPrepared
Monday, members of C platoon took advantage of the amazing weather conducting rope rescue training.
Earlier this week, Driver Operator Aaron Satterfield received his black helmet which signifies our Driver Operator position. Congratulations Aaron on your recent promotion!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out Friday to support our Boots vs. Badges blood drive! Your generosity and compassion made this a very successful event and has made a significant difference in our community. Together, we've helped save lives and spread hope.
Special thanks to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Springdale High School for organizing this event, and to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort. Your commitment to this cause is truly inspiring.
Let's continue to come together and make a positive impact. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to support those in need.
Thank you once again for your incredible support and generosity!
#CommunitySupport #BloodDriveSuccess #Gratitude
The Battle of Boots vs. Badges Community Blood Drive is now open for business!! Open today until 4 pm at the new basketball ball gym on the campus of Springdale High School. Please come out and donate, grab some lunch, and help us decide who takes the trophy home this year!!
Reminder: Tomorrow is our 4th annual Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive Challenge. This is an epic showdown for a great cause! The Springdale Fire Department and Springdale Police Department are teaming up for a friendly competition that's all about saving lives. Please make plans to donate and help support a great cause!
🔥 Here's how it works:
🚒 Team Fire and 🚓 Team Police will compete to see who can donate the most blood and significantly impact our community.
📅 Date: Friday, July 19th 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Springdale High School Auxiliary Gym, 101 S. Pleasant St.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Click on this link to schedule a time for your blood donation.
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdonor.cbco.org%2findex.php%2fdrive-list%3fview%3dservicesearch%26id_service%3d101&c=E,1,SIqomcH6UgAopRgFpFKy6ElKKzyeA1PY6fTY6IGAvQWY-2m-V2v7yXjYH0b2aDk8TiJNpD8f7cM64za0_aDXQ-d97KHoSrf_X7kKVomoFP_QQA,,&typo=1
Why Donate?
❤️ Blood donations save lives every day. Participating in this challenge will help patients who need transfusions due to accidents, surgeries, and medical treatments.
This past Friday, Battalion Chief Clyde Clemons and Battalion Chief Pat Lee completed the Arkansas Fire Academy Chief Fire Officer program. This was an extensive course that started in January and finished on Friday. To complete this course, they attended 160 hours of in-class instruction, with each class segment hosted at a different location across the state, along with many hours of self-study. Job well done, gentleman!
Hey everyone! We're excited to announce an epic showdown for a great cause! The Springdale Fire Department and Springdale Police Department are teaming up for a friendly competition that's all about saving lives. It's the Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive Challenge!
🔥 Here's how it works:
🚒 Team Fire and 🚓 Team Police will go head-to-head to see who can donate the most blood and make the biggest impact in our community.
📅 Date: Friday, July 19th 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Springdale High School Auxiliary Gym, 101 S. Pleasant St.
Why Donate?
❤️ Blood donations save lives every day. By participating in this challenge, you're directly helping patients in need of transfusions due to accidents, surgeries, and medical treatments.
As the 4th of July holiday is rapidly approaching, we would like to present some interesting facts from last July 4th activities.
Also, once you have finished celebrating, the best practice is to place the spent fireworks in a container of water to soak overnight before disposal. A common mistake we encounter is disposing of the spent fireworks before complete extinguishment in to a trash container. These are often located next to the house, vehicles, or in a garage. This can lead to a fire that can spread rapidly to a structure.
Please be safe and enjoy the holiday!
Three of our members are being deployed with Arkansas Task Force 1 to assist with flooding in New Mexico. We wish them safe travels. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Today, firework tents in the city have been given the green light to begin sales. We want to take this opportunity to remind residents that you are only allowed to discharge fireworks in the city limits July 1st through July 4th. You may discharge fireworks from 8:00am until 10:00pm on these days. Fireworks that travel on a stick (bottle rockets) are not permitted to be discharged in the City of Springdale. Those who are under the age of 16 must be under the supervision of someone who is a least 21 years of age. We hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July!
As we continue to experience high heat index values, here are a few tips to keep in mind. During hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats too rapidly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness. Stay Weather-Ready by learning the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses. weather.gov/safety/heat-illness
This evening units responded to a residential structure fire. Crews were able to contain the fire to the garage area minimizing damage to the remainder of the structure. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Please join us in recognizing our recent promotions. Congratulations to Captain Justin Cobb, Driver Operator Zack Hutcheson, and Driver Operator Aaron Satterfield. Job well done!
