Arapahoe Fire & Rescue Department

08/05/2026

If you’re looking for something to do on the weekend of August 15th…. Maxwell has something going on!

07/30/2026

07/05/2026

Arapahoe Fire & Rescue
2026 Prairie Pioneer Days Parade

06/11/2026

Reminder: with July 4th approaching, Nebraska state law allows the discharge of consumer fireworks statewide from June 25 to July 5, while other municipalities may impose stricter regulations.

05/19/2026

Arapahoe Fire & Rescue is getting ready for an amazing 4th of July Celebration!!

05/08/2026

🚨 Mutual Aid Response 🚨

On 5/7/26 at 2:51 PM, Arapahoe Fire & Rescue / HEA Rural Fire District was requested for mutual aid by the Oxford Fire District for a ditch and bale fire.

The Arapahoe station responded with:
• 1 Type 6 Wildland Engine with 2 firefighters
• 1 – 3000 gallon tender with 1 firefighter

Upon arrival, crews found the fire in the field ditch already being extinguished. However, the fire had spread deep into river timber, creating difficult access and rapidly increasing manpower needs. Additional crews were requested as firefighters worked for several hours clearing debris, cutting fire lines, and felling trees to stop the spread of the fire.

Thanks to the hard work and coordination of all responding departments, the fire was eventually brought under control.

Responding departments included:
• Oxford
• Arapahoe
• Edison
• Orleans
• Beaver City
• Stamford

We appreciate the teamwork and dedication from all personnel involved during another challenging day of extreme fire conditions across the area. 🔥

05/07/2026

Last night at approximately 10:00 PM, the City of Arapahoe experienced a brief power outage. Just minutes later, Arapahoe Fire & Rescue was dispatched to the area of Nebraska Avenue and 6th Street for reports of down power poles and power lines laying across the highway.

Upon arrival, firefighters located two down power poles with energized power lines laying in the roadway. Crews immediately established traffic control and requested assistance from the Nebraska Department of Roads, Furnas County Sheriff’s Office, City of Arapahoe Utility Department, and Nebraska Public Power District.

Due to the dangers associated with energized power lines, the area remained closed until utility crews could safely secure the scene. The incident was brought under control and all crews cleared the scene at approximately 11:45 PM.

The cause of the incident remains under investigation at this time.

⚠️ REMINDER ABOUT POWER LINE SAFETY ⚠️

• Always assume any down power line is energized and dangerous.
• Stay far away from downed lines and anything they may be touching.
• Never attempt to move power lines or drive over them.
• If you encounter down power lines, immediately call 911 and notify the power company.
• Keep children and pets away from the area until utility crews declare the scene safe.

Arapahoe Fire & Rescue would like to thank the Nebraska Department of Roads, Furnas County Sheriff’s Office, City of Arapahoe Utility Department, and Nebraska Public Power District for their assistance and cooperation during this incident. Their quick response and teamwork helped ensure the safety of the community and traveling public.

04/25/2026

🚨 Mutual Aid Wildland Fire Response – Furnas County 🔥

At 10:43 PM CDT, a possible wildfire was detected by the National Weather Service in Hastings approximately 6 miles south of Holbrook in Furnas County.

Arapahoe Fire & Rescue / HEA Rural Fire District were immediately dispatched with mutual aide departments requested on an additional page.

Holbrook Fire Chief established Incident Command upon arrival.

Arapahoe responded with:

* 2 Type 6 Wildland Engines
* 1 – 3,000 Gallon Tender
* 1 – Command Unit
* 1 – Type 1 Engine
* 9 Firefighters

Assisting departments included:
Holbrook, Edison, Arapahoe, Beaver City, Wilsonville-Hendley, and Cambridge, along with the critical support of multiple local farmers utilizing discs to help contain the fire.

Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies and community members, the fire was brought under control and all units were cleared and returned to station at approximately 2:00 AM.

🔥 With continued dry conditions across the area, we remind everyone to remain cautious and avoid any activities that could spark a fire.

We appreciate the strong teamwork and quick response from everyone involved.