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SPRINGDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 1521
SPRINGDALE, ARKANSAS 72765
(479)751-4510
http://www.springdalear.gov/department/fire_department/index.php

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Updated: June 28, 2021

Classification: Entry Level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

The Springdale Fire Department is building an eligibility list for future Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. At this time the department is NOT accepting applications. Candidates are encouraged to take the NTN FireTEAM exam, receive their CPAT certification, and send results to the department. Candidates who have submitted scores to the department will be notified via email when applications are being accepted.

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed or you may not be considered further in the process.

Thank you for your interest in the Springdale Fire Department!

Salary Information:
Annual starting salary: $34,837 for FF/EMT
$41,699 for FF/Paramedic

Benefit Information: Health, Dental, Vision, LOPFI retirement, Optional Deferred Compensation Plans, Uniforms provided, Optional Supplemental Insurance Plans, and Holiday Pay.

Contact Information:
Springdale Fire Training Division
(479)750-8510
FDTraining@SpringdaleAR.gov

Department Overview: We are a full service municipal department that responds to: Fire, EMS, Haz-Mat, and Technical Rescue emergency events. Springdale Fire Department and its members strive for excellence in all we do. We're proud to say that our department has an ISO Class 1 rating and is a CFAI & CAAS Accredited department. We are involved in community risk reduction and public education events. We work 24/48 shifts which means you will work 24 hours on-duty and then have 48 hours off. Starting January 2022 we will move to the 48/96 shift schedule. Our fire, EMS, and rescue coverage area is 50 square miles. Our department responds to approximately 8,700 calls per year. We staff 9 stations with a total of 135 sworn personnel and 4 civilian employees.

City Information: Springdale is located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas, which is the home of Tyson Foods, Walmart & JB Hunt Transport. Springdale is the 4th largest city with the largest school district in the state. We have great neighborhoods, schools, parks, miles of walking/bicycle trails and more. Springdale is proud to have Arkansas Children's Hospital- NWA, Northwest Medical Center, and Mercy Hospital all within our city limits. Springdale is home to the Rodeo of the Ozarks, one of the nation's largest outdoor rodeos, and the NWA Naturals AA baseball team. Springdale is an outdoor enthusiast's dream with camping, bicycling, hiking, boating/ kayaking, fishing, hunting, and golfing nearby. Springdale has been selected twice as Arkansas' best place to raise kids. Good Call rated Springdale as the 24th best place for new graduates to live and work. We are also rated as one of the 10 most affordable metro areas in the U.S., and the 3rd best city in job growth among mid-sized cities. We love it here, and think you will too!

Population: Approximately 80,000

Job Requirements

Age: 18 to 34 years of age unless one or more of the exceptions outlined in Ark. State Code A.C.A. 14-51-301(b)(1)(C)(i) is met.

US Citizen: Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S.

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid ARKANSAS State Driver's License: Yes/or able to obtain upon hire

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Vision: Correctable to 20/20 per NFPA Standard 1582.

Necessary Certifications: Nothing required, but EMT certification preferred.

Schooling: 1. Prior to Hiring: High School Diploma or GED
2. Post Hiring: Firefighter I & II Certifications, Haz-Mat Awareness & Operations, and Arkansas EMT License obtained within 12 months. (Post hiring education is provided by SFD, if needed.)

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: Any felony conviction related to drugs or crimes against a person.

Driving Disqualifiers: One DWI conviction within past 13 months or more than one DWI.

Drug Use Disqualifiers: Any felony conviction or failing a pre-employment drug screen.

Additional Disqualifiers: If you are found to be falsifying any information on your application, you will be disqualified from employment.

What you need to do:

Register for a FireTEAM test date and time through the National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Tests are offered nationwide multiple times a week, including Saturdays. During the registration process, make certain you select "Springdale Fire Department" to receive your test results. Upon completion of FireTEAM test, your results will automatically be forwarded to the Springdale Fire Department. SFD requires the candidate to complete the PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.
Candidates must successfully complete a CPAT exam prior to the current application deadline. CPAT results are good for one year and must be current at the time of hire. Our local CPAT is administered by the Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. Current CPAT schedules and registration information for Northwest Arkansas can be found at the Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Fire Chiefs website: https://nwametrochiefs.org/cpat-testing/. Candidates also have the ability to complete their CPAT certification through any certified IAFF/IAFC organization including but not limited to the National Testing Network.
Submit a completed City of Springdale application prior to the deadline. That application can be completed at http://www.springdalear.gov/789/Current-Job-Openings.

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