Becoming a firefighter with West Pulaski Fire is a commitment. We would like to recognize a few of our own doing great things in their rookie year. These folks have accomplished much with time and training recently and moved up to full firefighter members, earning their WPFD challenge coin and our respect. We recognize their service and dedication to learning the job, responding, and serving our communities with WPFD. These folks have passed a milestone and are going further to learn more, do more, and help more when the call comes out. We are glad you are a part of our firefighter family.

Congrats, Firefighters!

Firefighter- Michelle Hill

Firefighter – Sean Owens

Firefighter- Daniel Brewer

Firefighter – Andrew Richardson

Firefighter – Gary Ward

Career Firefighter Nathan Molsbee earns his Volunteer Coin with Us!

Want to earn a firefighter coin? Come see us.

9/11/2001

Saline County Does not yet have a Burn Ban but we recommend against burning due to the risk.

Stay Safe!

On Tuesday 8/29 WPFD was dispatched to a large woods fire near County Line Road and Polly Lane. Those are just south of East Col. Glenn Road. This was a larger alarm between homes and other structures and we called in additional support from Lake Norrell Fire, Crystal Fire, Collegeville Fire, and Salem Fire departments for trucks and manpower. We also called in the Arkansas Forestry Division for fire plows (bulldozers) to encircle the burn area to contain the spread. We want to say thanks to our folks and mutual aid partners for the assistance in this quick-moving fire that was effectively contained in a couple hours.

Since we won’t have much rain in the near future (a little rain on Monday is possible but might not be enough) to reduce the fire risk. We ask you to be mindful to not burn in areas prohibited by Burn Bans (we’re looking at you Perry County) and other areas that are just too dry to light a fire (everyone else). We want you to be safe but we also do not lose a home or valuable property to something preventable.

Here is a nice aerial shot of the burn area from a neighbor who got some sweet drone footage of the aftermath the next day. Big THANKS to them for sharing some great imaging here. A small spark can run quick. Y’all Stay Safe!

WPFD is still on scene with a wreck blocking Burlingame Road on the north end. Please detour to Walnut Grove until we can get the powerline issues removed and truck out of the roadway.