Reminder!
The opening ceremony will begin at 9am tomorrow, May 18th at the NWA Mall.
The Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is coming to the Northwest Arkansas Mall May 18th-21st. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to our nation’s catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children. The exhibit is a traveling tractor trailer museum, hosted and curated by retired NYC firefighters who will be present to interact and answer questions with the public.
Today, crews participated in a mass causality drill at Northwest Medical Center-Springdale. Multiple organizations took part in the exercise: students from the Springdale High School Medical Academy, Northwest Medical Center- Springdale staff, Northwest Medical Center EMS, Springdale Fire Department, and Springdale Police Department. The drill consisted of several components, including an active aggressor and hazardous material.
Help us congratulate our newest paramedics! Just in time for EMS Week!
These firefighters just graduated from the NWACC Paramedic program. This intensive 2 year program prepares members of our department to provide advanced life support to the citizens of Springdale.
Left to right: Christopher Luke, Ryan Schwarz, Tyler Jewel, Logan Wheeler, Nick Lucas and Preston Murphy.
The Tunnel to Towers 9-11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit is coming to the Northwest Arkansas Mall May 18th-21st. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation provides mortgage-free homes to our nation’s catastrophically injured veterans and first responders, and Gold Star and fallen first responder families with young children. The exhibit is a traveling tractor trailer museum, hosted and curated by retired NYC firefighters who will be present to interact and answer questions with the public.
The past two days, kindergarten classes from Walker Elementary visited Fire Station 6. They got to know the crews, learned a little about what it's like to be a firefighter, and about living in a firehouse. What a great group of Walker Wildcats!
This evening we held our spring pinning ceremony for all of our members who have promoted this year within the Springdale Fire Department. We also had Mayor Doug Sprouse on hand to swear in our new firefighters. Congratulations to all!
On Wednesday, April 26th, the Springdale Fire Department will host a pinning ceremony to proudly recognize 5 newly promoted members, as well as 12 probationary firefighters. The pinning ceremony is a tradition to recognize the achievements of these personnel and allow their families and friends to celebrate their successes. The event will be held at 6pm at the Mickey Jackson Training Center, 2398 Turnbow Avenue. The public is invited.
Just 30 minutes after being placed in-service, our new Engine 4 responded to it’s first call to extinguish a vehicle fire on I-49.
This 2023 Pierce Enforcer replaces a 2009 Sutphen Monarch, which has proudly provided service to the NW portion of Springdale for almost 14 years!
“Old Engine 4” will be reassigned as Engine 23, where it will continue to serve as part of our reserve fleet.
This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. The Springdale Fire Department wants to give extra recognition to our Springdale Communications Center dispatchers during this time. They are a critical link in answering 911 calls, sending help, and ensuring the safety of callers and all of our responders. Thank you for all you do!
This evening units responded to a Unknown Outside Fire in the 700 block of E. Randall Wobbe Ln. Engine 2 arrived on scene to find a spreading pallet fire. Engine 1 pulled a second line and Battalion 1 took command. Situation was placed under control shortly after arrival and all units were returned to service
On April 8th, at 10:07pm, units were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 2757 East Robinson Avenue. The first unit arrived on scene two minutes later, reporting two buildings heavily involved with fire coming through the roof of both structures. Because of the the extensive involvement, additional units were requested to assist, including units from Fayetteville Fire Department. The situation was declared under control at 11:27pm. Fire investigators, working in conjunction with Springdale Police, are investigating the cause.
WE'RE HIRING! The Springdale Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic.
APPLY ONLINE: https://www.springdalear.gov/o/sfd/page/recruitment-and-hiring-process
This morning, at 12:08AM, crews were dispatched to a commercial structure fire located on Sterwin Street. On arrival, units encountered heavy smoke coming from the structure. Crews gained entry and were able to extinguish the fire, containing the majority of damage to a shop area of the structure. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
With the potential that Northwest Arkansas is seeing for severe weather this evening, now is a good time to review some safety tips and to know what your plan of action will be for you and your family. Follow this link to best practice severe weather and tornado safety actions: https://www.weather.gov/mob/Severe_Tornado
If you have not yet taken the time to register for our free City of Springdale weather alerting and civil notifications, Springdale Alert, you can click this link. https://www.springdalear.gov/page/springdale-alert
You can always contact Springdale Fire Department with any questions!
The spring regional fire academy, south campus, began recently. Our recruits are continuing their journey to become firefighters. Each day begins with physical training, which transitions to the classroom, and onto drill ground instruction.
This past week, several of our members attended a Swift Water Technician class, hosted by the Siloam Springs Fire Department. Students were instructed in a variety of skills to manage such emergencies. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Spring weather makes us all want to be outside! Crews from Stations 2,6, and 8 met to practice rescue scenarios.
Battalion 2, Engine 3, and Hazmat 3 responded to a mutual aid request with Tontitown FD for a hazmat incident. Situation is under control and all units have returned to service. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Battalion 2, Ladder 6, Engine 7 responded to assist Tontitown Fire Department with a large fire at 691 E. Apple Blossom Ln. Multiple departments from Benton and Washington County were on scene for several hours.
Although the day was chilly, west side crews met to practice high volume water flow, along with other skills. Review, practice, and knowledge to accomplish these tasks are all required skills for members seeking completion of their Aerial Operator task book.
