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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services announces 2020 “Santa Truck” schedule

Wednesday, November 25 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services Personnel and Carrington Electric Company of Pine Bluff have decorated one of our reserve fire trucks with Christmas lights and with assistance from Stereo Junction a sound system to play Christmas music as they are driving throughout the... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers Thanksgiving turkey frying tips

Wednesday, November 18 by Staff

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving is a time of year when serious fires can occur. Thanksgiving Day tops the charts as one of the peak days for home cooking fires. Cooking is the leading cause of fires and fire related injuries across the country. Deep fryer fires result in... Read More.

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Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association to get new dispatch system

Thursday, September 3 by Staff

By Ray King Members of the MECA (Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association) board voted Thursday to purchase a new computer aided dispatch system to replace the system which was last upgraded in 2007. The board is made up of the Jefferson County Judge and Sheriff, the Mayor... Read More.

Governor Asa Hutchinson announces emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura

Wednesday, August 26 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that he has issued an emergency declaration in anticipation of flooding and damages likely to occur as the remnants of Hurricane Laura reach Arkansas. Hutchinson said he is allocating $250,000 from emergency floods to help with the preparation with the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Friday, August 7 by Greg

By Ray King According to the monthly report from the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Department, there were nine structure fires in the city during the month of July. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday, Chief Shauwn Howell said that number is in... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battle third fire at Planters Mill in less than a month

Friday, July 17 by Greg

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battled the third fire in less than a month at Planters Mill Friday morning. There is no information on what caused the fire at this time. Fire crews battled fires at the same location on back-to-back days on June 22... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers safety tips for July 4 holiday

Tuesday, June 30 by Greg

It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the water. Whatever people have planned, Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. “We want... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battle two fires Monday afternoon

Monday, June 22 by Greg

UPDATE: Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battled two fires at the same time Monday afternoon. The first fire was located at the old Big Banjo Pizza building on Nebraska Street. The second fire was at a home located on Elm Street near 17th Avenue.... Read More.

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Governor declares emergency; Little Rock curfew expanded

Tuesday, June 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas governor declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to continued demonstrations to protest the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police. A statement from a spokeswoman for Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the Republican governor... Read More.

Howell refutes report stating Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service is low on PPE

Wednesday, April 29 by Ray King

By Ray King Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service Chief Shauwn Howell said Wednesday his department has enough PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including N-95 masks to protect firefighters and the community. Appearing on the Oldies 101.3 morning show, Howell said that at the beginning of the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Emergency Responders receive Narcan Kits

Friday, December 20 by Greg

Emergency responders in Pine Bluff have a new tool to help drug overdose victims. Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services has received Naloxone Hydrochloride Kits, commonly known as Narcan, a drug used by first responders to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Firefighters have been... Read More.

Holiday Santa Run Schedule Released by Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services

Wednesday, November 21 by Greg

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services will be making its annual Holiday Santa Run spreading holiday cheer throughout the City of Pine Bluff from Monday, December 3, 2018 through Sunday, December 23, 2018. "Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services personnel and Carrington Electric Company of... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services announces 2020 “Santa Truck” schedule

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers Thanksgiving turkey frying tips

Metropolitan Emergency Communications Association to get new dispatch system

Governor Asa Hutchinson announces emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief discusses July fires; arson’s

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battle third fire at Planters Mill in less than a month

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services offers safety tips for July 4 holiday

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services battle two fires Monday afternoon

Governor declares emergency; Little Rock curfew expanded

Howell refutes report stating Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Service is low on PPE

Pine Bluff Emergency Responders receive Narcan Kits

Holiday Santa Run Schedule Released by Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services

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