| 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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