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Pine Bluff Firefighters Honored for Promotions and Service at Station 3 Ceremony

Tuesday, May 19 by Alex Bivens

Firefighters with Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services were recognized Monday during a promotion ceremony held at Station 3, where 12 department members were honored for advancing into new leadership roles. The ceremony, held May 18, brought together firefighters, family members, friends and city leaders... Read More.

Two new firefighters ready to take on their new challenge in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, May 5 by Rick Walker

Pine Bluff Fire & Emergency Services welcomes its newest firefighters, Gavin Vaughn and Ian Seidenschwarz, who graduated from the Arkansas Fire Training Academy in East Camden on Friday, May 1, 2026. Chief Randy Compton said he is proud of the two new firefighters and... Read More.

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Emergency Medical Calls top firefighters December Activity list

Tuesday, February 3 by Ray King

Emergency Medical responses in January topped the Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services monthly report that was given to the City Council on Monday. According to the report, firefighters responded to 354 emergency medical calls last month, 17 more than the previous month. In addition, there... Read More.

More than 100 firefighters battle massive blaze in Denver

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(DENVER) -- More than 100 firefighters battled a massive five-alarm fire Friday evening in Denver at an apartment building construction site -- about the size of a city block -- working for hours to keep the flames from spreading to nearby structures, officials said.One... Read More.

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Pine Bluff Firefighters Train for High-Rise Emergencies Ahead of New Casino Hotel Opening

Wednesday, August 13 by Luke Matheson

With Pine Bluff’s first major high-rise set to open later this year, members of Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services (PBFES) recently traveled to West Memphis for specialized training on fighting fires in tall buildings. The city’s newest landmark, the Saracen Casino Hotel, stands 14... Read More.

Firefighters kept busy with multiple windswept fires

Wednesday, March 19 by Ray King

Multiple fires throughout Southeast Arkansas were reported Wednesday afternoon, despite a burn ban that had been issued earlier in the day. One of the most serious fires was reported on Highway 104 at Interstate 530 and there were reports that people living near Family Church... Read More.

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Firefighters fighting multiple grass fires along I-530

Monday, February 24 by Luke Matheson

Firefighters are working multiple grass fires between mile markers 34 and 35 in the northbound lanes. Please use caution if traveling in the area.

Cleveland County volunteer firefighters to get life insurance coverage

Monday, November 11 by Ray King

Volunteer firefighters in Cleveland County will receive life insurance coverage beginning next year, according to the Cleveland County Herald. The newspaper reported that Cleveland County Judge Jimmy Cummings’ told a meeting of the Quorum Court that he learned about the life insurance, and about firefighters... Read More.

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Firefighters battling blaze at Oak Park school

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

Firefighters from Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services are battling a small blaze at Oak Park school. No information has been released on the cause of the blaze, nor what portions of the school are affected. The school has been closed down for a number of... Read More.

12 acres burned in South Jefferson County wildfire

Thursday, October 10 by Luke Matheson

UPDATE 12:45 PM: Fire officials tell Deltaplex News that 12 acres of land have burned in the wildfire located off of Hudson Cemetery Road. No homes or other property were harmed, nor were they in danger of the fire. Crews have been cutting fire lanes for... Read More.

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Firefighters battle blaze at old Oak Park Elementary School

Monday, March 6 by Staff

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the old Oak Park Elementary School Monday morning after a moderate sized fire broke out inside of the building. Firefighters have extinguished the blaze and damage can be seen from the exterior of the building. Officials tell... Read More.

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

Monday, September 5 by Staff

As summer slips away and fall weather approaches, Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief Shauwn Howell was asked if there are things residents need to be aware of. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Howell answered this way. On another subject, Howell said... Read More.

Stories tagged with: firefighters

Pine Bluff Firefighters Honored for Promotions and Service at Station 3 Ceremony

Two new firefighters ready to take on their new challenge in Pine Bluff

More than 100 firefighters battle massive blaze in Denver

Pine Bluff Firefighters Train for High-Rise Emergencies Ahead of New Casino Hotel Opening

Firefighters kept busy with multiple windswept fires

Firefighters fighting multiple grass fires along I-530

Cleveland County volunteer firefighters to get life insurance coverage

Firefighters battling blaze at Oak Park school

12 acres burned in South Jefferson County wildfire

Firefighters battle blaze at old Oak Park Elementary School

Pine Bluff Fire and Emergency Services Chief would like to hire more firefighters

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