| Family donates equipment to BVFD |
| Wed. Nov 12th 2008 |
Bella Vista firefighters can breathe easier now. The family of William F. "Bill"Payer donated a carbonmonoxide monitor and an audible alarm Tuesday for the Bella Vista Fire Department's air-supply equipment.
Payer was a firefighter / EMT for more than 30 years in Oxnard, Calif., and lived...
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| Firefighters Recovering In Hospital |
| Mon. Nov 10th 2008 |
Although four Dyer firefighters remain in a hospital after inhaling chemicals at the scene of a fire Friday, they are reportedly in stable condition.
Dyer Fire Chief Don Rowe said the four firefighters, two of whom were admitted Saturday night at Summit Medical Center in Van Buren, are doing well...
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| Teen Acquitted in 4,000-Acre Blaze |
| Sat. Nov 8th 2008 |
An Ashley County jury acquitted a teenager accused of burning almost 4, 000 acres in January 2006 about 10 miles southeast of Hamburg, attorneys said Friday.
The jury acquitted Joel David “Luke” Holland, 19, on charges of felony arson, unlawful burning and causing a catastrophe Thursday...
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| Family Surprises Lepanto Fire Dept. with Donation |
| Thu. Nov 6th 2008 |
On Monday afternoon, Danette Watkins Lawrie, Juliann Portis Ingram and Daniel Portis presented the Fire Department a very generous donation. They siblings donated $5000 to the Lepanto Fire Department in memory of their brother, the late Michael "Mik'l" Portis, who passed away in September....
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| Arson Fire on the Rise in Stuttgart |
| Thu. Nov 6th 2008 |
Stuttgart has seen a recent rise in arson in the past few months ranging from homes to vehicles — from minimal damage to complete destruction. The Stuttgart Police Department is investigating these instances, but do not feel the arson’s are all completely done out of vengeance.
Since...
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| State Reps Consider Policy Changes for Rural Fire Departments |
| Thu. Nov 6th 2008 |
Area legislators have pledged to examine a training policy in the next legislative session that area fire officials say places an undue burden on volunteer firefighters and could result in fewer rural fire departments.
Volunteer fire departments in several north-central Arkansas counties have bande...
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| Firefighters Statue Ready for Arkansas Memorial |
| Mon. Nov 3rd 2008 |
The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial statue honors all the men and women of Arkansas who died in the line of duty.
The statue traveled through Lonoke, Carlisle and Hazen on Saturday, Nov. 1 from the Statehouse Convention Center to Stuttgart. The statue will be on display in Stuttgart ...
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| LPG Training in Scott |
| Mon. Nov 3rd 2008 |
Want to know what a propane tank fire looks like?
The Scott Volunteer Fire Department found out Saturday during special training. The required training took place in a field in Scott Arkansas to prepare firefighters with the potential dangers of a propane tank fire.
The firefighter...
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| Central EMS Gears Up for Exclusivity, Change to Government Agency |
| Sun. Nov 2nd 2008 |
Central Emergency Medical Service is growing its fleet of ambulances in preparation of becoming the area's exclusive ambulance service.
Last week, the agency added two advanced lifesupport units and one basic life support unit in a buildup toward continuing its status as the sole emergency ambulanc...
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| Springdale Firefighters Seeking Photos Documenting 100th Anniversary |
| Sun. Nov 2nd 2008 |
When William Howard Taft became president in 1909 — no world wars had been fought and nobody had to buy gasoline, at any price.
The Springdale Fire Department formed as a group of volunteers during the Taft era. Next year the department marks 100 years of service to the community. The Sprin...
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