Summertime is near and we know folks want to get their pool open soon! We do not want to be a negative nelly but we see lots of posts and get lots of calls about pool filling this time of year.

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!

WPFD regularly to emergencies on Lake Maumelle for medical, rescue and more. For years we have been overly dependent for water transport from borrowed equipment at the marina and didn’t have a suitable fire and rescue transport for water emergencies or search and rescue. WPFD has acquired a donated boat from a government program to place a suitable rescue boat on Lake Maumelle. This one is similar to the boat we have based at the Yacht Club Marina on the Little Maumelle River and Arkansas River, all in service in our fire district.

Fireboat 2 – Before we put this boat in the water for full service, we need to replace the motors that are aged and difficult to maintain. We estimate the cost is high but already have a good start to replace the dual 2-stroke outboard motors with more modern 4-stroke outboard units.

If you enjoy the beauty and convenience of scenic Lake Maumelle or just want to help us provide the timely and effective response to lake goers, please consider a gift of any amount to help us reach our goal. We estimate the overall cost is about $20,000 per motor x2 for a total of $40,000 to ensure this boat is powered and quick enough to be effective in an emergency situation. The rest of the boat is already outfitted with safety, lighting, communications, and tools to do so much. Your help will get us in the water to go to work when needed! We are about halfway toward our goal and any amount you contribute will help us keep Lake Maumelle boaters safe!

The West Pulaski Fire Department is inviting sealed bids for a fire vehicle Wildland/Brush Truck. 

Requirements: – Chassis: New Ford F550 Crew Cab (less than 400 miles) 

– Engine: 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel Engine, Drive Type: 4×4,  Dually rear axle with all tires 19.5” All-Terrain Tires with matching Spare Tire, Mud Flaps, Air Conditioning,

–Warranty: Minimum 5-Year 60,000-Mile on chassis 

Firefighting Equipment: Heavy Duty Extruded Aluminum Bed, Heavy Duty Bumper Grille Guard,  NFPA Approved 23 HP (minimum) Pump w/ fuel tank, Manifold System, 300 Gallon (minimum) Poly Water Tank, Left & Right-Side Electric Hose Reels with rollers, (2) 100 ft 1” Hoses

Additional Equipment: –

15,000 lbs. winch (front bumper install), Tow Hitch (11,000+ lbs. plus rated)

– Tool Racks, 

– Heavy Duty Aluminum Storage Compartments, 

– NFPA/DOT Approved 360 Degree Red/White Emergency Lighting, 

– LED Scene/Work Lighting (360 degree), LED Ground Level work lighting, 

– Driver side, passenger side alley lights, and Front Take Down Lights, 

– Lighting Switch Panel/controls, – Siren Package (200 watt siren), 

– Reflective Striping on sides and rear.

– Available for delivery within 90 days of order.

Submit bids with specifications, exceptions, exclusions, substitutions clearly noted with full pricing, with or without delivery, all warranty coverages for chassis and add-on equipment, delivery timeline, payment terms, and any additional features or services included.

Please submit your sealed bid in person, delivery service or USPS to us by May 15th to the West Pulaski Fire Department at the following address:

Mail bids to the following address: West Pulaski Fire Department – Attn: Brush Truck Bid – 2810 Whispering Pine Road – Little Rock, AR 72210

If you have any questions or require clarification please email your questions to wpfd@sbcglobal.net.or contact 501-821-9320

West Pulaski Fire Department