Clarksville Fire & Rescue

Clarksville Fire & Rescue Serving Clarksville and Johnson County with pride!! Since January 22, 1914. Clarksville Fire Dept. was established in January of 1914.

The deptartment serves the people of Clarksville, Arkansas and the people of Johnson County. About Clarksville:
Population(2010): 9,175
Square Miles: 19 sq.miles (18 sq mi land, 1 sq mi. water)
County Seat of Johnson County
Schools: Clarksville Public Schools Home of the Panthers

*Interstate 40 runs through the heart of Clarksville, as well as Arkansas Highway 64. To the North is the Ozark Moun

tains and Bordering the South is the Arkansas River

About Johnson County:
Population: 25,000
Area: 682 sq. miles
School Districts: Clarksville, Lamar, Johnson County Westside, and Oark

Johnson County is widely known for its peaches and Annual Johnson County Peach Festival


Clarksville Fire Department facts:
Firefighters: 30
First Responders: 20
EMTs: 3
Apparatus: 10 (Class A Pumpers)
(2 Brush Trucks, 1 Heavy Rescue (pumper), 1 Light Rescue/Medical truck, 1 Aerial Ladder, 4 Engines/Pumpers)

Clarksville Fire Department will be celebrating 100 years of service in January of 2014.

09/04/2026

PSA from ARDOT:
The I-40 exit ramps in Clarksville will be closed temporarily for re-paving in the coming weeks. The schedule for closures is as follows:
8 p.m. to 7 a.m. on selected nights:
Exit 58: Sept. 8-10
Exit 57: Sept. 14-17
Exit 55: Sept. 21-24
Please plan accordingly. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Arkansas State Highway Department.

Come and see us at the 2026 Back to School Bash here at the parking lot in front of the aquatic center! We will be here ...
08/29/2026

Come and see us at the 2026 Back to School Bash here at the parking lot in front of the aquatic center! We will be here as late as 2pm as long as people keep coming to see us!

08/11/2026
08/10/2026

As of today August 10, 2026 at 10:30 am Johnson County is under a burn ban into further notice per the county judge.

Update: Clarksville Fire is no longer on scene, however utility companies may continue to have the road closed for repai...
08/06/2026

Update: Clarksville Fire is no longer on scene, however utility companies may continue to have the road closed for repairs to damaged utilities. Please continue to use caution in this area.

Clarksville fire currently on scene of active structure fire intersections of:
-Cherry/Montgomery/Crawford Street
-Cherry/Main Street
closed at this time. Avoid area if possible and use caution when using Main Street.

Today, Clarksville Fire and Rescue, alongside the Clarksville Police Department, had the honor of paying our respects to...
08/04/2026

Today, Clarksville Fire and Rescue, alongside the Clarksville Police Department, had the honor of paying our respects to Tec5 William “Billy” Keele as he made his final journey to his place of rest.

Tec5 Keele was a World War II Prisoner of War whose courage, sacrifice, and service to our nation will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Clarksville Fire and Rescue, thank you, sir, for your selfless service and the sacrifices you made for our country. It was our privilege to stand in your honor.

Rest easy, Tec5 William “Billy” Keele.

Come see us at Harps here in Clarksville! Bring the kids for pictures. Harps is doing a fund raiser for the Fire and Pol...
06/06/2026

Come see us at Harps here in Clarksville! Bring the kids for pictures. Harps is doing a fund raiser for the Fire and Police Department. The fundraiser last all month we will be here from 10am-2pm.

06/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, June 6 from 10am - 2pm for our fundraiser kickoff event at Harps in Clarksville! 🚔🌟🚒
We will be selling hot dogs, chips & a drink for $2.50!
Proceeds will be donated to our local heroes at the Clarksville Fire and Police Departments!

05/22/2026

We always love getting to stop by the schools and spend time with the kids. Thanks for the invite Clarksville Primary!

05/13/2026

Now Hiring: 911 Dispatcher - Johnson County 911 Center

The Johnson County 911 Center is currently accepting applications for a Dispatcher position. If you are interested in a fast-paced, rewarding career serving your community, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED
Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Possess an Arkansas Driver's License

To apply, please send your resume to: [email protected]

Address

205 Walnut Street
Clarksville, AR
72830

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