This evening, units responded to a vehicle fire threatening a structure. E2 arrived on scene of a heavily involved vehicle next a wall of the South Pleasant Street Walmart. A quick extinguishment by personnel prevented spread to the building. No injuries reported, all units have returned to service.
We would like to provide a reminder that our area is under a burn ban and conditions are extremely dry. Monday afternoon our crews, along with help from Fayetteville, Tontitown, Cave Springs, Lowell, Johnson Fire Departments, and Arkansas Forestry, assisted with a large grass/brush fire that originated on the shoulder of I-49 and spread westerly toward N. 48th Street. The fire burned a barn and endangered several homes, but fortunately crews were able to successfully protect them. Thank you to our neighbors for the assistance.
We were fortunate on Monday, when the rain held off in order to host our 5th annual Fairways Fore Firefighters Golf Tournament.ย This event helps to fund the SFD benevolent college fund, as well as our Christmas toy drive. ย 102 friends participated in this year's tournament, which was held at Springdale Country Club.ย We would like to give a special thank you to our chief sponsor, Milestone Construction Company, which has been our cheif sponsor for our previous four tournaments.ย We would also like to thank Chambers Bank for the Assistant Chief sponsor.ย And we appreciate Signature Bank for gifting us with grilling for all golfers!ย We couldn't do this without our community support!
Yesterday afternoon around 4pm, SFD units responded to a commercial structure fire. Crews arrived on scene and discovered a trash compactor on fire within the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the single unit. #springdalefire
As we enter the fall season, the Fire Department is often invited to participate in public events. Saturday, Engine 1 helped the Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation with their annual Duck Race. This was a record setting activity, as there were 5,302 ducks that made their way down Spring Creek toward the finish line!
Last nightโs pinning ceremony was nothing short of inspiring! We had the honor of recognizing our newly sworn firefighters and paramedic graduates, as well as celebrating the well-deserved promotions of two team members.
๐ Congratulations to Our New Firefighters & Paramedics:
1. Jorge Triguerosโ Firefighter
2. Cole Yatesโ Firefighter
3. Hailey Dorseyโ Firefighter
4. Bronsan Tuckerโ Firefighter
5. Caleb Eavesโ Firefighter
6. Scout Crumptonโ Firefighter
7. Dylan Wiles โ Paramedic
8. Hayden Johnson โ Paramedic
๐จ Newly Promoted:
1. Judd Boster โ Driver/Operator
2. Justin Cobb โ Captain
Each one of you has shown exceptional dedication and perseverance. Your commitment to protecting and serving our community is truly commendable. Weโre excited to see the positive impact you will continue to make in your new roles.
Thank you for your service, and hereโs to many more years of courage, teamwork, and excellence!
#PinningCeremony #Firefighters #Paramedics #Promotions
SFD members participated in the 9/11 Memorial stair climb this morning hosted by the Razorback ROTC.
Participants climbed 110 stories in remembrance of those who lost their lives that day. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Have you checked out the IDRIVE Arkansas app? It's your source of traveler information for Arkansas highways, as well as a free download from the App Store. The app also includes links to highway cameras, with live roadway information. For instance, yesterday, it showed our crews battling a car fire on Interstate 49.
Over the past two days, 14 firefighters completed promotional testing for the position of Driver/Operator.
This rigorous process -which is only offered every two years- not only tests their technical skills, but also their commitment to excellence and leadership in high-pressure situations. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to take on this challenge.
Thank you to everyone who supported them along the way, and to all of our firefighters for their daily commitment to keeping us safe.
๐ Join Us for our Fall Fire Department Pinning Ceremony! ๐
You are cordially invited to join us for a special ceremony, celebrating achievements of several department members.
Event: Springdale Fire Department Pinning Ceremony
Date: Wednesday, September 11th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Mickey Jackson Training Center 2398 Turnbow Ave.
This celebration signifies special milestones for our firefighters, as some receive promotions, while others are recognized as new paramedics and firefighters. Itโs a moment of acknowledgement of their hard work, training, and commitment to keeping our community safe.
We would be honored to have you join us in celebrating these brave and dedicated individuals.
This afternoon Engine 4 extinguished a vehicle fire near the intersection of Cawood and 40th St. No injuries reported and all units are back in service. #springdalefire #teamspringdale
Crews have been active during the past week attending multiple training activities, as well as Public Relations events. Several recruits have been completing their 1st year of probation testing, while other crews have been exercising procedures for Haz-mat emergencies and vehicle extrications. To top off the week, SFD was invited to participate in "Breakfast and Beanbag Baseball" with some residents from the Springdale Senior Center, many of which take their Beanbag Baseball very seriously! Needless to say we did not know this competition would be so competitive! It was enjoyed by all.
๐๐ฅ Welcome to Our New Firefighters & Kudos to Our Trauma Trainers! ๐ฅ๐
Weโre excited to welcome our four newest recruits to the department! They will be attending the regional fire training academy held this fall at the Mickey Jackson Training Center. Their journey begins now, and weโre thrilled to have them on board as we work together to keep our community safe.
A special shoutout to our paramedics and firefighters who spent this week undergoing Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) training. Their commitment to mastering these critical skills ensures that we're prepared for any emergency, no matter how challenging.
Here's to growth, learning, and making a difference every single day!
#NewBeginnings #PHTLS #ServingOurCommunity
๐๐ What a Night! ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to National Night Out! We had an amazing time connecting with our community and showing off our fire trucks and equipment. ๐๐ฅ
It was great to team up with the Springdale Police Department and spend the evening meeting neighbors, sharing fire safety tips, and having fun. Your support means the world to us and helps strengthen our community bonds.
A special thanks to Mayo Sheet Metal for building and donating our house prop, we may have found several future firefighters last night.
Stay safe and keep those smoke detectors working!
#NationalNightOut #CommunityStrong #FireAndPolice #TogetherWeServe
It was an exciting week of training for our Firefighters! ๐ฅ๐
This week was packed with intense and essential training sessions for our firefighters! From advanced firefighting techniques to current hazmat training, our team is diving into a variety of crucial topics to stay at the top of their game.
Hereโs a glimpse of what was accomplished:
Fire Suppression Tactics: Managing master streams, for both the Driver/Operator and the new recruits.
Hazardous Materials Handling: Learning to safely manage and mitigate chemical and environmental hazards.
Fire Inspection: Completion of the second week of the Arkansas Fire Academy Inspector 1 regional class at the Mickey Jackson Training Center.
Our firefighters are committed to continuous improvement and excellence. Stay safe, and thank you for your support.
#FirefighterTraining #StayPrepared
Monday, members of C platoon took advantage of the amazing weather conducting rope rescue training.
Earlier this week, Driver Operator Aaron Satterfield received his black helmet which signifies our Driver Operator position. Congratulations Aaron on your recent promotion!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out Friday to support our Boots vs. Badges blood drive! Your generosity and compassion made this a very successful event and has made a significant difference in our community. Together, we've helped save lives and spread hope.
Special thanks to Community Blood Center of the Ozarks and Springdale High School for organizing this event, and to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort. Your commitment to this cause is truly inspiring.
Let's continue to come together and make a positive impact. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed, and we look forward to continuing our efforts to support those in need.
Thank you once again for your incredible support and generosity!
#CommunitySupport #BloodDriveSuccess #Gratitude
The Battle of Boots vs. Badges Community Blood Drive is now open for business!! Open today until 4 pm at the new basketball ball gym on the campus of Springdale High School. Please come out and donate, grab some lunch, and help us decide who takes the trophy home this year!!
Reminder: Tomorrow is our 4th annual Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive Challenge. This is an epic showdown for a great cause! The Springdale Fire Department and Springdale Police Department are teaming up for a friendly competition that's all about saving lives. Please make plans to donate and help support a great cause!
๐ฅ Here's how it works:
๐ Team Fire and ๐ Team Police will compete to see who can donate the most blood and significantly impact our community.
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Date: Friday, July 19th ๐ Time: 10:00 AM โ 4:00 PM ๐ Location: Springdale High School Auxiliary Gym, 101 S. Pleasant St.
Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Click on this link to schedule a time for your blood donation.
https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fdonor.cbco.org%2findex.php%2fdrive-list%3fview%3dservicesearch%26id_service%3d101&c=E,1,SIqomcH6UgAopRgFpFKy6ElKKzyeA1PY6fTY6IGAvQWY-2m-V2v7yXjYH0b2aDk8TiJNpD8f7cM64za0_aDXQ-d97KHoSrf_X7kKVomoFP_QQA,,&typo=1
Why Donate?
โค๏ธ Blood donations save lives every day. Participating in this challenge will help patients who need transfusions due to accidents, surgeries, and medical treatments.