West Pulaski Fire trained this weekend with our Fireboat 1 at Lake Degray in Arkansas’ Fire Boat School with other state fire departments and state agencies to hone our skills and effectiveness on the water. WPFD has a few water areas in our fire district, Lake Maumelle in the central/northwest part of our district, and the Arkansas and Little Maumelle rivers on our northeast boundary. Folks are always on the water either for recreation or living in houseboats, we then get the call for emergencies and each year we ensure we are ready to respond with our Fireboat 1 on the rivers or our more recent addition of Fireboat 2 planned for Lake Maumelle. Our folks had a great time learning skills and team training on the water with fire and rescue drills. It was a great opportunity!
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Help us Help you on Lake Maumelle!
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!
Legal Notice – Invitation to Bid due by 5/15/2024
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
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2024 Eclipse Info- Are You Ready
The upcoming Total Eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be a big deal. Make plans now to view it safely and from a safe location. There is a strong expectation that we will see lots of folks from out of town and out of state in central Arkansas. Learn more about this event from public sites like your county government, sheriff’s, and state transportation (ARDOT). Preparing ahead of time for fuel, food, and maybe just staying out of the main traffic areas will make it more enjoyable for you and your family to witness and celebrate this solar event. There could be a few extra million people in Arkansas in the area most affected by the eclipse zone (Area of Totality). Learn more now and get prepared for this fantastic event!
Stay safe!