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Wed. Sep 8th 2010
Little Rock Fire Dept. Receiving Swift Water Rescue Training

Some firefighters with the Little Rock Fire Department are receiving swift water training in Malvern.
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Mon. Sep 6th 2010
More Volunteer Firefighters Needed, NWA Fire Chiefs Say

Area rural fire chiefs say they are finding it harder and harder to recruit younger members to be part of rural fire departme...

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Firefighters save lives and property, but in Searcy the fire department is also saving people a lot of money.

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Pine Bluff Airport Wants Fire Station
Fri. Jul 17th 2009
Although it was not on the agenda, a proposed fire substation at Grider Field Airport was on the minds of Pine Bluff Aviation Commission members Thursday.     Members had requested the city look at putti...

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In Recession, Vacant Homes and Fires, Increase. A Lesson From Detroit
Sun. Jul 12th 2009
If a fire destroys a home that doesn't really belong to anyone and is worth next to nothing, does it matter? The nation's housing and mortgage crisis is proving there are no simple answers to that question, just unexpected consequences and difficult choices. Human activity -- whether it's cooking o...

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Springdale Fire Department Wants Leg Up On Ambulance Parts
Thu. Jul 9th 2009
Ripples from the problems of the American automotive industry could delay a new ambulance for Springdale. A factory that makes the chassis the Springdale Fire Department prefers closed down, according to Fire Chief Duane Atha, and the department needs to buy one before all are gone. Purchasing a ...

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Rogers Firefighters May Lose Right To Appeal
Wed. Jul 8th 2009
Police officers and firefighters may lose their right to appeal if the punishment does not rise to an established level. Members of the Rogers Civil Service Commission decided to adopt the language of a state statute regarding appeals. A public hearing is required before the change is official. ...

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Arkansas Towns to Receive $911K in Federal Stimulus Money
Wed. Jul 8th 2009
Rural communities in Arkansas will receive $911,000 in federal stimulus funds to buy police cars, fire trucks and other safety equipment. Members of the state's congressional delegation made the announcement on Wednesday in Washington. MeGehee-Desha County Hospital will receive $100,000 of tha...

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Arkansas State Firefighter Asso. FF or the Year
Tue. Jul 7th 2009
The Walnut Ridge Fire Department received two awards during the annual Arkansas State Firefighters and Fire Chiefs Convention on June 27 in Hot Springs. Three Walnut Ridge Firemen were awarded the Firefighter of the Year Award, and the Ladies Auxiliary received an honor for its scrapbook. Chief Al...

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2009 Wild Fire Season off to Slow Start
Sat. Jul 4th 2009
After a record-low year for wildfires in 2008 and nearly no such fires during May this year, the number of wildfires in Arkansas is running about average through the first half of 2009. Rainfall was the key reason for last year's record-low number of wildfires, not better detection nor better suppr...

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Firemen Awarded at Arkansas Fire Convention
Fri. Jul 3rd 2009
Chiefs of the Pine Valley and Vilonia fire department have been honored by the Arkansas Association of Fire Chiefs and Arkansas Fire Academy, respectively. Pine Valley Fire Chief Larry Brewer received the Sewell Award for his work in organizing tributes to local fallen firefighters and his two year...

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Swift Water Rescue Training Held in Malvern
Tue. Jun 30th 2009
Rescue 3 International along with Ozark Rescue Supply trained firefighters last week on the Ouashita River. Firefighters were certified as Swift Water Rescue Tech's, and Advanced Tech's. The six day class was said to be the most physically demanding class that any of the firefighters have ever atte...

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Firefighters Cope with High Temperatures Along with Fire
Tue. Jun 30th 2009
Temperatures across the state climbed well into the 90’s on Monday, making it miserable for all Arkansans and dangerous for those working in it.  You might think it's hot when you get into your car, but imagine walking into a burning building. That's what Arkansas fire fighters are doing...

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Tue. Sep 7th 2010
Two Fatalities In Plane Crash Near Buffalo City

Investigation continues today into Tuesday's fiery plane crash near Buffalo City that claimed two lives.
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Sun. Sep 5th 2010
El Dorado Runs On College Fire

A small fire flared up early Saturday morning and damaged a portion of the roof at South Arkansas Community College’s n...

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Wed. Sep 1st 2010
Fire Damages Little Rock House

No one was injured Wednesday morning in a fire that heavily damaged a house at 17th and Martin Streets.
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