📚✏️ Back to School Safety Tips 🚌🚸
As students head back to class, please help keep our community safe:
1️⃣ Watch for school zones – Slow down and obey posted speed limits.
2️⃣ Stop for school buses – It’s the law. Red lights flashing = kids crossing.
3️⃣ Stay alert – Put the phone down and watch for children near crosswalks and sidewalks.
4️⃣ Walk & bike safely – Teach kids to use crosswalks, look both ways, and wear helmets when biking.
5️⃣ Plan safe routes – Choose well-lit paths and review traffic rules with your children.
Let’s work together to make sure every student gets to and from school safely!
The Springdale Fire Department is proud to announce the release of our 2025-2030 Strategic Plan! This document will guide our department’s growth and define our key areas for improvement over the next five years. Its creation was a comprehensive, four-month process involving valuable feedback from our community. Thanks to the input from both external and internal stakeholders—through surveys, a day-long information session, and committee meetings we have completed a thorough SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) analysis to sharpen our focus. Maintaining an updated strategic plan is crucial to adequately serve our citizens and uphold our accredited status through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). We are committed to excellence and continuous improvement for the city we protect.
We invite all Springdale residents to view the full document on the City of Springdale's official website. https://www.springdalear.gov/o/sfd/documents/accreditation/423742
#SpringdaleAR #SFD #SpringdaleFire #StrategicPlan #CommunityFirst #Firefighter #Accreditation #PublicSafety
Overnight, the Springdale Fire Department responded to a water rescue near Zeigler Lane and East Brown Road. Firefighters quickly assisted a woman who had become stranded in rising waters, helping her safely return to dry ground. No injuries were reported.
Congratulations to Captain Zach Hollowell! Yesterday, Captain Hollowell proudly received his red helmet in recognition of his recent promotion. He has been assigned as the Company Officer of Engine 1, C‑Platoon. We couldn’t be more proud—here’s to continued success in your leadership!
Wishing everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July!
Springdale Fire assisted Cave Springs FD last night with a structure fire. Our firefighters supported water supply operations and helped with fire suppression on scene.
Engine 4, Engine 7, and Engine 9 took advantage of the beautiful weather and trained on hose deployment, Blitz masterstream deployment, booster backup, and establishing a water supply today.
Stations 2, 8, 1, and 6 took to the tower today for some rappelling training. Crews practiced both ascending and descending techniques off the training tower! Sharpening skills that could make all the difference when seconds count.
As you celebrate the Fourth of July, here’s a quick reminder on how to properly dispose of used fireworks. Wishing everyone a fun, festive, and safe Independence Day!
As the 4th of July approaches, let’s celebrate safely!
Before we dive into this year’s festivities, here are a few important reminders based on last year’s experiences.
One of the most common — and dangerous — mistakes we see is disposing of used fireworks too soon. Tossing them into the trash while they’re still hot, especially near homes, vehicles, or in garages, can quickly lead to a fire.
Best Practice: After the celebration, place all spent fireworks in a bucket of water and let them soak overnight before disposing of them properly. It’s a simple step that can prevent a serious fire.
Let’s keep this holiday safe for everyone. Have a fun, festive, and fire-free 4th of July!
Perfect day to hit the water. Springdale Fire’s Technical Rescue Team sharpened their boat ops skills while enjoying full rivers and great weather. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Every year, we're proud to take part in the annual Rodeo of the Ozarks parade—and this morning was no exception! Ladder 8, Engine 1, and Brush 1 rolled through the streets, representing our team with pride and community spirit. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Today, Engine 2 Driver Operator Jason Cooley protected and served our community with the classic cat up the tree incident. For those who do not know Mr. Cooley, he is the animal whisperer of the Springdale Fire Department, and he loves animals! All in a days work, our crews are ready to provide dedicated service!
Firefighter Dakota Medina and Captain Rance Richardson are in Camden for the AFA Volunteer Firefighter weekend. They are teaching a search class for residential structure fires. This consisted of lecture and hands on training scenarios. #springdalefire #teamspringdale
Several of our members participated in the Springdale Chamber of Commerce Bowling for Businesses tournament this morning! As always, this is a great event we enjoy being apart of!
Exciting news from the Springdale Fire Department!
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Springdale Fire Department has been named the 2025 Fire Department of the Year for the State of Arkansas, for cities with a population of more than 20,000.
This honor recognizes the dedication, excellence, and tireless service of every firefighter, paramedic, and staff member who works every day to protect our community.
Even more exciting, our very own Fire Chief Blake Holte has been named 2025 Fire Chief of the Year for Arkansas! This prestigious award highlights Chief Holte’s outstanding leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment to public safety and innovation in emergency services.
These two awards were presented at the 2025 State Fire Convention, held in Hot Springs from June 4th to 7th.
These recognitions are a testament to the incredible teamwork and passion that define our department. Thank you to our community for your continued support — we are honored to serve you!
#FireDepartmentOfTheYear #ChiefHolte #PublicSafetyExcellence
Please join us in congratulating Springdale’s newest firefighters on their graduation from the NWA Fire Training Academy!
After completing an intensive and demanding 10-week training program, these four outstanding recruits are now prepared to serve and protect the Springdale community. They will spend the next two weeks with our Training Division before officially joining their assigned shifts and stations.
We’re proud to welcome these dedicated individuals to the Springdale Fire Department family. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!
Pictured from left to right: Gavin Kuncl, Samuel Kieklak, Caden Dollar, and Vayle Townsend.
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Late Wednesday night, Springdale firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire that was upgraded to a 2nd alarm. Crews worked diligently for over two and a half hours to bring the incident under control. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Strong work by all involved.
Springdale Fire Department responded this morning to a structure fire caused by a lightning strike. Crews worked through the storm and contained the fire to the attic. The incident was brought under control within about an hour. All units are now back in service. Great work by our team under tough conditions
Today, Battalion 1, Engine 5, and Ladder 8 assisted the Nob Hill Fire Dept with a residential structure fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, minimizing damage to the structure.
