If you have what it takes to learn the skills to be a Volunteer Firefighter, we will train you, equip you, and send you to the action when it matters most.

80% of all U.S. firefighters are volunteer. For hundreds of years, neighbors have protected their communities in times of crisis. In Central Arkansas, we are no different. Many of us are paid professionals by day and volunteer firefighters, emergency medical teams, and rescue specialists by night. Looking after our families and neighbors is a natural trait we share to ensure we protect the communities we live within.

Do you have what it takes to be a Volunteer Firefighter?

It takes a little time. It takes some effort. It takes a commitment.

But if you have the desire to bring your own skills and learn what we have to share, you can be a part of our next Rookie Class to become a Volunteer Firefighter.

Visit any of our WPFD Fire Stations (Usually on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.)

Call us at 501-821-9320 (Option 2)

Reach out online on our social media or email us at wpfd@sbcglobal.net.

Let us know if you have what it takes to be a Volunteer Firefighter.

Temps have been very warm lately and just maybe we get a little bit of a break in temps this week. Regardless, if you do anything exerting and don’t drink enough fluids you might be a risk of dehydration. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids if you are working outside to stay hydrated. Alternating water and sports drinks can replenish what you lose in sweat and help you maintain proper body temps. Sweating the fluids out fast than you replenish can send your body into panic mode. Know the signs of Heat Exhaustion so you can treat the symptoms before they become Heat Stroke.

Stay cool!

Summertime is almost here and we know folks want to get their pool open soon! We do not want to be a negative nelly but this is the time we start getting calls about pool filling.

Unfortunately, most fire departments DO NOT fill swimming pools, us included. We have limits to what we can do and our liability insurance is not intended to cover possible damage to your property, pool deck, pool liner, equipment, or injuries that might occur on this type of request.

We love ya, we really do, but unless your pool is on fire we can’t really bring water to it. (disclaimer, please don’t set your pool on fire, that just doesn’t make sense). Besides, the water we use for fires and training is not intended for us to distribute for such an activity and the water that flows through our trucks gets dirty sometimes. You really do not want a pool full of something that looks like it was poured from a coffee cup at Starbucks.

We hope you have a fantastic summer and enjoy your pool with friends and family. Have a Safe Summer!