Have you signed up for Smart911 yet? This safe and secure capability is available at no cost to you. Paid for by the State of Arkansas, hospital this program allows you to create a profile to automatically send vital data to 911 emergency operators as a part of your call. This gets critical information about how to find you (home), clinic what kind of vehicle to look for (car), identify occupants and locations in a home (fire), chronic medical conditions and medications family members are prescribed, and even help identify your pets.

A new capability is being added, again at no charge, is a new preparedness capability called SmartPrepare will help state emergency coordinators manage multi-agency responses to state disaster areas. You can update your profile to inform us of special evacuation needs or conditions for your family members. Here is more info that can help us help you in an emergency situation.

WPFD’s annual community newsletter for 2013 is ready. We have had a lot going on over the past year and would love to catch you up on WPFD activities, introduce you to a few of our firefighters, and share some news that affects our department and YOU!

Here is the link to our newest issue for 2013 –2013 – WPFD Community Newsletter

Here is the link to our newsletters page for current and several past newsletter issues –WPFD Community Newsletter Archive 2007-2013

West Pulaski Fire Department currently provides fire and rescue coverage to areas along the Arkansas River and Maumelle River like Little Rock Yacht Club, sale Maumelle Park, Beck Road, County Farm Road, Isbell Lane, and areas near Two Rivers Park. The need for “floating” fire and rescue apparatus in these areas near the Arkansas River valley has continued to grow as housing and traffic continues to increase. WPFD is planning to acquire a Fire Boat and implement a program for our fire district. This will be a large commitment but will be worth the effort to better serve our fire district.  WPFD recently made arrangements to receive a very nice fire boat through the Arkansas Forestry’s and U.S. Forestry’s donation program. The boat is leaving its current  service at the Joplin Volunteer Fire Dept. on Lake Ouachita. Some of our volunteers already have the required training and more will get the opportunity to train once we activate this boat  for service. Stay tuned for updates at wpfirerescue.org and our Facebook page.

Click the link below to see more pictures of our planned fire boat.

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