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.
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.
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.
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.
