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Springdale Fire Department
Springdale, AR · Washington County
Operates 8 fire stations plus a training center and burn tower; a new Station 10 is under construction at 1501 Wagon Wheel Road and is scheduled to open in summer 2026. Staffing includes 133 full-time uniformed personnel and 4 civilian staff.
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Department careers page ↗Springdale Fire Department is the career fire and emergency medical services provider for the City of Springdale, a fast-growing Northwest Arkansas community of roughly 84,000 residents spread across about 50 square miles. The department maintains an ISO Class 1 rating, one of the highest fire-protection classifications a community can achieve, reflecting its staffing, apparatus, water supply coordination, and training standards.
SFD operates from eight fire stations plus a dedicated training center and burn tower used to prepare recruits and maintain live-fire proficiency for the existing force. The department is expanding to keep pace with the city's growth, with a new Station 10 under construction on Wagon Wheel Road and slated to open in summer 2026.
Beyond structural firefighting, Springdale firefighters are cross-trained to deliver EMS response, hazardous materials mitigation, and technical/urban search-and-rescue capability, and the department's Training Division runs an inclusive curriculum spanning fire suppression, emergency medicine, hazmat, and technical rescue disciplines for its personnel.
MissionTo save lives, protect property, and minimize the effects of all emergencies in the City of Springdale.
Springdale hires Firefighter/EMTs and Firefighter/Paramedics through periodic open-enrollment cycles rather than continuous rolling applications. The department's most recent posting closed June 1, 2026; candidates apply through the City of Springdale and complete the FireTEAM test via the National Testing Network.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus 12-18 months of related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver's license
- Firefighter I & II Standards Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Arkansas EMT Certificate (or ability to obtain)
- Hazardous Materials Operations Level certification
- CPR certification and NIMS ICS 100 and 700
- Pass the FireTEAM test and provide a current CPAT physical ability certification
- Clear a criminal background investigation
Hiring process
- Submit a City of Springdale employment application during an open posting window
- Register for and complete the FireTEAM test through the National Testing Network, selecting Springdale Fire Department
- Provide a current CPAT physical ability certification
- Pass a criminal background investigation
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; LOPFI pension retirement; paid Firefighter I/II and EMT training for new hires; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; incentive pay for longevity, certifications, and bilingual ability; and a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.
Do I need a permit to burn in Springdale?
Yes. Residents must obtain a free burn permit from the Fire Department before burning within city limits, and large burns may require a site inspection by the fire marshal's office. Burn bans can also be implemented citywide during high fire-risk periods.
How do I apply to become a Springdale firefighter?
Openings are posted periodically rather than continuously. Applicants submit a City of Springdale employment application and register for the FireTEAM test through the National Testing Network, selecting Springdale Fire Department, and must provide a current CPAT certification.
What is Springdale Fire Department's ISO rating?
Springdale has held an ISO Class 1 rating, the top fire-protection classification, since 2017.