Help us congratulate our newest paramedics! Last night, these firefighters graduated from the NWACC Paramedic program. This intensive two year program prepares members of our department to provide advanced life support to the citizens they serve. Left to right: Hayden Johnson, Tanner Goodwin, and Dylan Wilkes.
Please join us in congratulating Springdale's newest firefighters on graduation from the NWA Fire Training Academy! They have completed an intense and challenging 10 week training program as part of their preparations to serve the community and citizens of Springdale. The recruits will spend an additional two weeks with our Training Division and will then be assigned to their respective shifts and stations. Congratulations on your achievement. (Photo From Left to Right: Eli Crumrine, Johnathan Bennett, Mark Hull, Ethan Holte, Bryce Bosley, and Dakota Amos). And congratulations to Ethan Holte for receiving the Academic Achievement Award!
Due to recent weather events that have affected our neighbors in Benton County and in the midst of severe weather season, along with other significant events happening throughout the city, we want to remind our citizens of the Springdale Alert System. This free emergency alert system allows you to receive notifications from the city, from severe weather, major emergency events, road and lane closures, and public meetings. You can modify which messages you receive, the time of day you prefer to receive notifications, and your location to be notified of events that may affect where you live, work, or play in our great city.
Please go to the link provided and sign up today.
https://www.springdalear.gov/o/springdale/page/springdale-alert
Please join us tomorrow as we congratulate Driver Operator John Buchan on his retirement. Congratulations John!
Today, we pause and take a moment to remember everyone who has made the ultimate sacrifice for our county.
Last night B shift responded to a vehicle fire. Engine 3 arrived on scene and upgraded the assignment due to several exposures. Units were able to contain the fire from spreading. No injuries reported. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
The Springdale Fire Department Benevolent Fund awarded spring 2024 scholarships to two graduating seniors. These scholarships are provided to department personnel's eligible graduates and may continue throughout their higher academic careers. Congratulations, to Abby McDonald and Colton Clemons!
This past week , the department trained on some of the latest tactics to combat electric vehicle fires and lithium ion battery fires in general. New technologies often present new challenges to mitigate the hazards associated with that technology.
Nurses Week is a wonderful opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for the incredible dedication and compassion that nurses bring to their work every day. It's a time to recognize their hard work, selflessness, and unwavering commitment to providing quality care to those in need.
The treats we shared today is a small token of our appreciation. Thank you for all that you do!
Members of A-Platoon took advantage of the beautiful weather to run through a variety of rescue JPRs (Job Performance Requirements). They must demonstrate quarterly their proficiency to preform rescue tasks.
Each Tuesday, personnel conducts in-depth checks, exercising various systems and tools found on all apparatus. These checks are a more thorough, compared to the ones completed each day. We strive to make sure that every tool and vehicle is ready to perform when needed.
Today, we were notified of our successful reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). This is a heavy teamwork endeavor. We want to thank everyone whose hard work helped us once again meet this goal!
This evening we conducted our spring pinning ceremony. It is a special time that recognizes members who have been promoted to Driver/Operator and Captain. Additionally, Mayor Doug Sprouse performed the swearing in of our firefighters that successfully completed their probationary year, they are now full fledged civil servant firefighters. Congratulations to each of them!
Please join us tomorrow evening, Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm, at the Mickey Jackson Training Center 2398 Turnbow Avenue. We will be recognizing our members who have successfully completed their probationary year and those who have been recently promoted.
Staff members from Northwest Medical Center recognized Paramedic Ian Burnett and Firefighter Jacob Heithoff for outstanding performance at a medical call earlier this year. They presented each of them with a Northwest Medical Center challenge coin for their efforts. Congratulations Ian and Jacob!
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Everyday our crews are getting thanked for the job they do as firefighters, but the true first responder often gets overlooked.... our dispatchers. This team of professionals are incredible at what they do. Thank you to all of our DISPATCHERS!
April marks a significant month for safety awareness as we observe National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The Springdale Fire Department is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, which extends beyond responding to emergencies – it's about proactive prevention and education.
Distracted driving is a serious issue that affects countless lives each year. Whether it's texting, eating, adjusting the radio, or any other form of distraction, the consequences can be devastating for drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and emergency responders alike. As firefighters, we witness the tragic outcomes of distracted driving far too often, and we're dedicated to doing everything in our power to prevent such incidents from occurring.
During this month of awareness, we urge all members of the community to join us in taking a stand against distracted driving.
Last week 3 members from Springdale Fire Departments went to Round Rock, Texas to attend Big Rig Rescue. Students learned different techniques on how to lift and stabilize heavy vehicles such as buses, cement trucks, railroad cars, and 18 wheelers.
In typical Captain Dean Carpenter fashion, he did not want a retirement party held in his honor. But we would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his 24+ years of dedicated service to the citizens of Springdale. Enjoy your retirement Captain Carpenter!
This afternoon, Springdale Fire was requested to assist Nob Hill Fire Department with a two-story residential structure fire on Nob Hill Loop. Crews from Hickory Creek and Goshen fire departments also assisted in this incident.
