Altus Rural Fire Department

05/21/2026

We would like to congratulate ARFD Captain Kevin “C**t” Johnson on passing his national registry exam and earning his certification as an EMT! This class takes dedication and lots of studying. Great job, C**t!

05/18/2026

05/17/2026

**Please note that Mercy Hospital Fort Smith will be conducting a hazmat emergency preparedness training drill on Tuesday, May 19. During this time, you may notice unusual activity in or around the hospital. The Emergency Department is participating to help ensure readiness and coordination in the event of a real emergency. Patient care and hospital operations will continue as normal. Thank you for your understanding as we work to keep our patients, visitors and caregivers safe.**

05/16/2026

What can you do if he’s “Choosin’ Texas?” Probably not much. But in a cardiac emergency, there IS somethin’ you can do. Know the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of this country smash from Ella Langley.

05/04/2026

04/30/2026

Register now for the Summer 2026 Emergency Medical Response (EMR) course!

Find the inquiry form below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

04/30/2026

LRFD LAWSUIT: Little Rock has joined a lawsuit that began in Montana over firefighter gear.

The lawsuit centers on “turnout gear” that firefighters wear. It alleges that for decades, manufacturers of this gear were aware it contained PFAS chemicals that have been linked to cancer, but did not inform cities or fire departments.

The Little Rock City Board voted unanimously to join cities like St. Louis and Baltimore in suing these manufacturers Tuesday night. The local firefighters’ union tells me they’re happy, as cancer is a real danger for firefighters and they’re for anything that helps fight that.

New plaintiffs can join the suit through May 5th- after that, it will proceed through federal court.