January 2025 Fire Wire

January 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is dedicated to assisting communities and fire departments in protecting lives, property, and the environment.

Spotlight: Gravette Volunteer Fire Department

The Gravette Volunteer Fire Department in Benton County received a 1999 Pierce Quantum Pumper Truck through the Rural Fire Protection (RFP) Program at no cost to the city. Pictured (from left) are firefighters Dale Wallis and Venessa Hundle.

Spotlight: Joiner Volunteer Fire Department

The Joiner Volunteer Fire Department in Mississippi County received a 2003 Pierce Saber Pumper through the RFP Program. The department also received a refurbishment grant of up to $10,000 for repairs and modifications to the vehicle. Pictured (from left) are firefighter Leslie Ainsworth, Captain Carl Rundblade, Assistant Chief Ronnie Ainsworth, and firefighter Kentravius Childress.

Spotlight: Morning Star Volunteer Fire Department

The Morning Star Volunteer Fire Department in Searcy County received a 2005 M916A3 Freightliner through the RFP Program. The department also received a refurbishment grant of up to $10,000 for repairs and modifications to the vehicle. Pictured (from left) are Searcy County Ranger Billy Clayborn, Assistant Chief Niagle Ratchford, and firefighter Trevor Chitwood.

Spotlight: Twin Groves Volunteer Fire Department

The Twin Groves Volunteer Fire Department in Faulkner County received a 1991 M915A2 4x2 Freightliner through the RFP Program. The department also received a refurbishment grant of up to $10,000 for repairs and modifications to the vehicle. Pictured (from left) are Assistant Chief Greg Brown, RFP Coordinator Greyson Cooper, and Fire Chief Wefus Tyus.