October 2022

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

2022 Rural Fire Show

Thank you to attendees of the 2022 Rural Fire Show in Conway earlier this month! The event was a success with over 650 people in attendance representing 135 fire departments across Arkansas. Find additional photos from the event here. 

Spotlight

Congratulations to Chief Mike Stokes of Center Grove Fire Department on winning the Auto Extrication Combi Tool at the 2022 Rural Fire Show!  

Available Equipment

We currently have a 2003 Decontamination Trailer with a weight of 16,000 pounds. This is Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP) equipment, meaning ownership will not pass. If interested, please call (501) 679-3581.

The following items are available to eligible Arkansas fire departments:

Took Kit

Cold Weather Shirt

Duffel Bags

Tarps

Pneumatic Impact Wrench: .5 Impact

Ammo Can with Lid

Protective Cap with LED Light