Over 18,000 firefighters
protect the life, property, and natural beauty of the Great State of
Arkansas.
Arkansans depend on firefighters to answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, 365 days a year. Whether professional, volunteer, rural, or
wild land, the citizens of Arkansas rely on these men and women to be
there in some of the worst times. From minor accidents, to fully involved
fires, to natural disasters, to teaching fire safety, firefighters work
tirelessly to assist their community.
Unfortunately, some do not make it back home. From the first recorded
Arkansas firefighter killed in the line of duty in Fort Smith, on April
2, 1889 there have been 105 men and women who have given their lives
to help another. The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial is a place
of remembrance and honor for the sacrifices of the firefighters and
their families. These firefighters and their families paid a price for
their dedication and sacrifice, they will NEVER be forgotten. |
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