February 2023

The Rural Fire Protection (RFP) program within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division is dedicated to assisting communities and fire departments in protecting lives, property, and the environment.

Save the Date: 2023 Rural Fire Show

Save the date for the 2023 Rural Fire Show!

Join us at the Conway Expo Center October 7, 2023, for our annual event thanking Arkansas fire fighters and their families. Keep an eye out for more details in 2023. Find photos from the 2022 Rural Fire Show here. 

Spotlight

Deann Fire Department in Hempstead County received a 10-kilowatt generator.

Equipment Highlight

The Rural Fire Protection Office currently has T5060MIT Floodlight sets with lights included available as well as two 30 kilowatt generators with low hours. If interested, please call our office at (501) 679-3581. A current cooperative agreement is required.

The following items are available to eligible Arkansas fire departments:

Roadside Emergency Triangles

Sleeping Bags

First Aid Wool Blanket

Danner Boots (sizes 10.5R, 10.5W, 11W, 11.5W, 12R, 12.5W, 14W, 16R)

Tarps

Tool Kits

N95 Masks

For additional information, call (501) 679-3581 or visit our website.