Last evening B-Shift crews responded to a working structure fire off of Wayland Drive. First arriving engine found heavy smoke and fire showing on the back side of the structure. The fire was under control in about 30 minutes. There were no fire personnel or civilian injuries.
Monday evening Engine 1 crew helped out with celebrate Halloween in Downtown Springdale! #teamspringdale #springdalefire
On Saturday, we partnered with the American Red Cross for the annual "Sound the Alarm" smoke alarm drive. Crews from Stations 3 and 5 were out with volunteers from the Red Cross, canvassing neighborhoods and installing free smoke alarms. All together we installed 70 alarms. With the time getting ready to "fall back", be sure and change the batteries in your smoke alarms.
This past week, several members attended the Hotzone HazMat Conference in Houston Texas. Additionally, Captain Todd Andrews was invited to teach two classes, which addressed structure fire toxic gases and combating electric vehicle fires.
Maintaining physical fitness is such a crucial part of our job. Early this morning 1st Battalion, which consists of our fire stations 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8, conducted the “Gear Grinder” workout. This event tests the firefighters physical and mental abilities. They complete each workout station multiple times and continuously breath air from their SCBA's until their tank is empty.
What a beautiful fall morning! Crews were out today working on extrication skills needed when a vehicle has ended up underneath a larger one.
Battalion Chief Steve Lewis and Firefighter Jacob Northrop finished second and third place today in the hero half marathon. Great Job! #teamspringdale #CShift #Springdalefire
This week was Fire Prevention Week across the country. Since Springdale has so many schools we want to reach, we have Fire Prevention Month. We begin visiting elementary schools all across the city this week to deliver this year's fire safety theme programs, "Cooking safety starts with You. Pay attention to fire prevention".
A special thank you to Jan Phillips with State Farm Insurance for helping provide some of our educational material we share with the students.
Last week the SFD hosted an Arkansas Fire Academy confined space class. Students were challenged in the classroom and with realistic scenarios in the field. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
This afternoon, units responded to a semi truck accident which struck a storage container near 1609 North Old Missouri Road. Crews arriving on scene provided patient care and transported one, while additional crews managed leaking fuel tanks.
SFD responded to a reported structure Fire this afternoon. Ladder 6 arrived on scene to a well involved storage building. Units on scene contained the fire from spreading to nearby exposures. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Crews responded to McDonalds near the corner of Robinson and Old Missouri for a possible structure fire with the caller reporting smoke in the building. Crews were able to determine the smoke was caused by a faulty AC unit on the roof. There were no injuries reported.
This evening we held our fall pinning ceremony to celebrate our members who have been recently promoted, and recognize our firefighters who have completed their probationary year. Mayor Doug Sprouse was on hand to swear in our new firefighters. Congratulations to everyone!
We are recognizing some of our members that have been promoted or have completed their probationary training. Please join us this Wednesday, September 27th at 6pm, at the Mickey Jackson Training Center 2398 Turnbow Avenue.
Last night crews responded to Fitzgerald Mountain for a patient who had fallen from a 20 ft bluff. With the assistance and teamwork from Springdale Communications, and Springdale Police Department's drone, crews were able to locate the victim and remove him utilizing a stokes basket. The patient was transported by Medic 3.
Springdale firefighters recently completed a 40 hr structural collapse course. This course taught skills and tactics used to safely assess and secure structures with significant damage. Other agencies were present, including Rogers FD, Bella Vista FD, and Siloam Springs FD.
Watching the sunrise come up Monday morning over the Springdale Country Club was breathtaking and gave us a reminder of what the day means. The 4th annual Fairways Fore Firefighters had an excellent turn out, with 104 golfers participating. All of the proceeds went to support our benevolent fund. Each golfer played for one of the fallen 343 members of the FDNY. We couldn't host an event of this caliber without the support of our sponsors. We want to recognize Milestone Construction for being our Chief Sponsor, who has graciously contributed at this level for each of our four tournaments. We would also like to mention MBL Architects, Sam's Club #4808 in Springdale, Macadoodles, Chick-fil-A in Springdale, Aaron Adams Insurance agent Nick Emerson, ServiceMaster, and Northwest Restoration. We appreciate our sponsors for all of the support that has been given to this event.
SFD members participated in the 9/11 Memorial stair climb this morning. This event is hosted by the Razorback Army ROTC. Participants climbed 110 stories to remember all those that lost their lives that day. #teamspringdale #springdalefire
Today, some of our members competed in the Battle of the Badges against the Springdale Police Department. This was a kickoff event celebrating the grand opening of the new outdoor workout facility located at Murphy Park. Team SFD was Driver/Operator Noah Carter, Firefighter Hunter Collins, and Probationary Firefighter Jett Dennis. SFD squeezed by for the win! Job well done by all of the participants!
This week, Chief Blake Holte, along with other area fire departments' representatives, traveled to visit the West Metro Fire District in Denver. The purpose was to develop a better understanding of regional responses and to collaborate with West Metro Fire District and gain their perspective. Just another example of the teamwork and energy behind NWA Fire/EMS organizations.
