The Springdale Fire Department is pleased to announce we have received
reaccreditation status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation
International (CFAI) for meeting the criteria established through the
CFAI's voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. Thank you to
everyone who helped us along this journey.
The Springdale Fire Department has deployed an ambulance to the Gulf Coast of Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia. This request was part of a large Task Force to mobilize emergency medical crews for the State of Florida. This 3-person crew is currently staged and ready to provide ground ambulance support if needed.
As we continue to see these extreme temperatures 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
B1, E2, E5, and L8 just finished up a large commercial dumpster fire at Black Oak Apartments. The fire was under control in 20 minutes.
Fire-Rescue International Conference 2023. Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to Fire-Rescue International (FRI). This year, we sent 6 of our Chief Officers and 4 of our Company Officers to Kansas City, Missouri to learn, network, and collaborate
We just upgraded all of our staff vehicles with new Zoll AEDS. Theses 18 AEDS will replace the ones that are currently being used in our staff vehicles that have been in use for quite some time now.
Calling all Golfers! If you would like a chance to play golf on an amazing course and help the Springdale Fire Department Benevolent Fund, here’s your chance.
Please join us for a round of golf on Monday, September 11th at the Springdale Country Club. The tournament will have three flights with prizes being awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each flight. There will also be prizes given for longest drive and closest to the pin. See the posted picture and scan the QR code to register.
So, dust off the old clubs, get a partner and come support a great cause!
Please contact SFD at 751-4510 for more information.
Station 1 and 4 trained on high rise operations. Fires in tall buildings require different tactics to be successful. Today crews trained on using the standpipe connection to deliver water to upper floors. #teamspringdale
Please join us in congratulating Tad Tanakatsubo on his promotion to Captain. Tad joined the Springdale Fire Department in September of 2014. He is assigned to B-Platoon, Station 2. Congratulations Captain Tanakatsubo!
This past Friday the Springdale Fire Department held a retirement party for Captain Blain Coger. Here are a few photos of some of the people who were in attendance to thank Captain Coger for his years of service to the City of Springdale and to wish him a happy retirement. Congratulations!
Join us in congratulating newly promoted Driver Operator Tim Campbell! He has completed the training, put in the hours of studying, and passed the promotional exams! We look forward to watching him grow in his new position!
Please help us congratulate Captain Blain Coger at his retirement celebration this Friday!
Saturday morning, station four crews attended the National EMS Memorial Service in Fayetteville. This service is to remember and honor those emergency medical services personnel who have died in the line of duty and to recognize the ultimate sacrifice.
Today we were able to bring back home the Boots vs Badges Blood Drive trophy! We would like to thank all of the donors who chose to roll up their sleeves to make a blood donation. We would also like to thank a few people who helped us put this drive together: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks, The Springdale Police Department, Springdale Fraternal Order of Police, Channel 5 News, KURM Radio, Harps Food Stores, and Springdale Firefighters Association Local 3007. Thank you for all of your help with making this a successful blood drive!
Help save a life by donating blood that will stay in this community. Your donation alone could help save up to 3 lives. Please join us and the Springdale Police Department today, from 10am till 4pm, for our annual Boots vs Badges Blood Drive located at Fire Station #1 417 Holcomb Street.
Four years ago the department was devastated when we lost our brother and firefighter, Dean Loos. Although it’s been four years, the vacancy he left is still strongly felt. Dean was the embodiment of a firefighter and believed in the brotherhood to his very core. Today, we remember him and the legacy he left behind. We, as a department, are better having known him and he will forever be honored and missed by the men and women of the Springdale Fire Department.
Our training division is currently teaching PALS (Pediatric advanced life support) for our EMT’s and Paramedics. This course delivers education and skills practice focusing on pediatric critical care.
As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, here are a few rules and tips
to help keep you and your family safe.
Legal fireworks are allowed to be discharged on private property in the
City of Springdale on July 1st thru July 4th from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm.
Any type of fireworks that travels on a stick is prohibited to be
discharged in the City of Springdale. Examples are bottle rockets.
A person of at least 21 years of age shall supervise the discharge of any
fireworks if any person participating in the activity is under the age of
16.
Last year our area was experiencing outside temperatures much like what is expected over the next few days. Here is a short clip from a residential structure fire from around this time last June. Check out our YouTube channel for more videos and information as we start to grow our channel!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=gWPrMokyjrk&feature=sharea
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
