Austin AR Fire Department

04/04/2026

Be advised that there is another message going around, pretending to be the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) ⚠️ This is a scam designed to steal your personal and financial information. A screenshot of the text is below.

📵 Do NOT click any links. Do NOT respond.

The DFA has made it clear that they will never text you seeking your bank account details or card information. These scammers are updating their messages and tactics frequently, so please stay alert and help protect others by sharing this warning with friends and family.

REMEMBER that government agencies will not ask for personal banking/card information info via text. If in doubt, contact the agency directly through their official website or phone number.

Let’s work together to make sure not one dollar ends up in the hands of these criminals. Stay safe, Austin!

03/30/2026

Did you know that your fire department is 100% volunteer?

Did you know you don't need experience?

Did you know we supply gear and training?

Did you know we're always looking for volunteers so we can better serve our city?

Pick up an application at City Hall and return it there or join us on any training night. Training nights are normally scheduled for the first and third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30 at Station 3 (the only buildings on Moats Ln).

We look forward to seeing you!

03/27/2026

This Saturday's training has been canceled. Anyone that was wanting to observe can come Thursday (4/2) to the same location from 6:30PM-8:30PM.

03/23/2026

March 22nd at 7:42PM, Austin Fire was dispatched to Mountain Springs Rd to assist Mountain Springs Fire with a brush fire. Cabot and Ward Fire as well as Arkansas Forestry were also on scene. LT. Casey Anderson and Firefighters Nick St. John and Dan Davis responded in Brush 3 and Rescue 1 and were able to assist with the containment of the fire and cleared from the scene at about 10:45PM

03/22/2026

🚒🔥 Join the Crew! Volunteer Firefighters Wanted! 🔥🚒

Looking for a way to give back to your community… and maybe have a little fun along the way? 👀

We’re looking for volunteers to join our Fire Department family! Whether you're interested in responding to calls, learning new skills, or just being part of a great team, there’s a place for you here.

What you can expect: 🔥 Hands-on training (we’ll teach you everything you need to know) 🔥 A strong team environment (we work hard and laugh a lot) 🔥 A chance to make a real difference locally 🔥 Experiences you won’t find anywhere else
No experience? No problem. We’ll get you trained and ready to go!

All we ask: 🚒 A willingness to help others
🚒 A good attitude
🚒 A commitment to learning and teamwork
If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now’s the time!
📩 Send us a message or come by on training nights (first and third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8:30) at Station 3 on Moats Ln.

👨‍🚒👩‍🚒 Be part of something that matters right here at home.

03/21/2026

Austin Fire Department had some extra training today with a house scheduled for demolition. We were able to train on a variety of topics including maneuvering charged hoses inside a structure, pulling ceiling to reach fires in attics, and pulling walls.

We will have another training day next Saturday. The public is encouraged to come and observe from 10AM to 1:30PM at the house in front of the Austin Public Works Maintenance Facility. There is a blue dumpster in the front yard and fire engines will be parked there.

03/21/2026

Join us today for training until about 1:30 at the house in front of the Austin Public Works Maintenance Facility.

03/20/2026

This evening the Austin Fire Department held training on ladders. Firefighters practiced pulling the ladders from the fire engine, setting them up, and climbing onto a roof and descending back down. We will hold training again this Saturday at the same location and encourage citizens to come and observe. Training will be held at 2864 Highway 367 here in Austin and will begin at 10AM. There will be a blue dumpster out in front and we will be there with the fire engines.

Austin Fire Department is 100% volunteer and we are always looking for new members. We will have applications onsite at the training location if you are interested in applying.

01/27/2026

On January 25th at 16:25, Austin Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire off Ed Haymes Rd. Firefighters Dan Davis, Nick St. John, and Tucker Cochran along with Captain Nick Sutton and Lieutenant Casey Anderson, responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. The occupants were able to safely exit the vehicle prior to our arrival.

12/25/2025

🎄🚒 Merry Christmas from the Austin Fire Department! We hope your day is filled with joy, twinkling lights, and only the kind of alarms that remind you the cookies are done. From our family to yours — have a safe and wonderful Christmas

11/21/2025

The Austin Police Department and City of Austin has been in contact with the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) regarding the construction near the Austin exit. We want to keep our residents informed so you can plan your travel accordingly.

Crews are currently installing new guardrails, and this work may require a single-lane closure on each side of the interstate at different points during the project.

Weekday Traffic Plan (as currently expected, could change):
➡️ Southbound traffic toward Cabot: Both southbound lanes will remain open during the morning weekday rush when folks are heading to work. One northbound lane will be closed.
➡️ Northbound traffic toward Ward: Both northbound lanes will remain open during the afternoon weekday rush when folks are heading home. One southbound lane will be closed.

😎 Friendly heads-up:
Speed limits will be reduced for several weeks through the construction zone near Austin. Please use caution and watch for workers and lane shifts. Our friendly partners with the Arkansas Highway Patrol and Arkansas State Police will be very visible in the work zone. So slow down - a citation in a work zone isn’t the best Christmas gift to recieve 😬

This information is being shared only to help our residents stay informed and safe. For questions or additional details about the roadwork, please contact ARDOT.

Stay safe, Austin! 💙🚓

11/18/2025