Battalion 1 and Engine 3 assisted Hickory Creek Fire Department with a working fire this morning. At 9:23am HCFD along with Hwy 94 East Fire Department, Lowell Fire Department - Arkansas, Springdale Fire Department, Piney Point Fire Dept, Nob Hill FD, and Mercy Medic 7161 responded to the 3200 block of Luper Rd for a barn fire. Crews arrived on scene with a barn 75% involved with walls collapsing. Crews went defensive on the fire, and spent several hours overhauling. Thank you to all our mutual aid partners! 40/29 News -- Fort Smith & Fayetteville, ArkansasKNWA/Fox 24 News5NEWS #neighborshelpingneighbors #nwamutualaid
over 1 year ago, City of Springdale
firetrucks on road
Road conditions continue to worsen, with numerous accidents being reported in the area and along I-49. Please avoid travel if at all possible today. If you must travel, please allow extra time and use extreme caution.
over 1 year ago, City of Springdale
cars on road with ARDOT logo, ice covers roads
This morning, prior to our winter weather arrival, members of A-shift conducted a planned confined space drill at Kawneer Company. Units involved included: USAR2, Engines 1,2,3, Ladder 8, Medic 2, Hazmat 3, and Battalions 1 and 2.
over 1 year ago, City of Springdale
city of springdale firefighters
This past week, members of our department joined Siloam Springs Fire Department to attend Rope Rescue Technician 1 and 2. The students were instructed in basic rope rescue skills during Rope Rescue 1, then more advanced skills in Rope Rescue 2. These skills are used for complex rescue situations that occasionally occur within our response area.
over 1 year ago, City of Springdale
springdale firefighter on rope
Last night at 9:46pm, fire department units battled a fire at Joe’s Italian Grill, located at 669 East Robinson Avenue. First arriving units found heavy smoke coming from the structure and upgraded the fire to a second alarm. Units worked into the early morning, ensuring the fire was fully extinguished. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
almost 2 years ago, City of Springdale
firefighters at scene of fire