Van Buren County Rescue Squad, Inc.

03/09/2026

Had a great class with a lot of great folks! Look forward to the next…

12/09/2025

Yesterday the Van Buren County Rescue Squad had their annual Christmas party. Members and their families enjoyed a great meal and gift exchange.

The 2025 Board of Directors was recognized:
Dale Rath
Brain Tatum
Loyd Anderson
Cody Bagley
Taylor Kirkendoll
Karen Bagley

Responder of the year was awarded to Deena Rath. Volunteer of the year was awarded to Taylor Kirkendoll.

If you are interested in joining the Rescue Squad please reach out to us.

Stay safe out there

Merry Christmas

11/01/2025

Special thank you to our Van Buren County Rescue Squad members who are out at the Moonshine Festival in Clinton, AR this weekend providing medical standby and keeping everyone safe!

Stop by our booth to say hello, learn more about what we do, and check out our rescue equipment. We’re proud to serve our community and support local events like this one.

06/22/2025

This past weekend, members of Van Buren County Rescue Squad proudly attended the Arkansas Search and Rescue Association’s (ASARA) State Search and Rescue Conference. Hosted at Arkansas Tech University, the conference brought together SAR professionals and volunteers from across the state to train, collaborate, and share best practices in wilderness rescue, disaster response, K9 deployment, technical rescue, and more.

Our team participated in hands-on scenarios and specialized workshops designed to sharpen skills and reinforce the standards that keep our communities safe during times of crisis. Two of our members also participated in the Wilderness First Aid class, that’s geared specifically for SAR team members. We’re grateful for the opportunity to represent our agency and to continue learning alongside fellow first responders who share the same mission—to serve and protect when it matters most.

A special thank you to ASARA and all the instructors and agencies who made this conference possible.

05/11/2025

04/16/2025

Happy Telecommunicators Week to our 911 Dispatch Van Buren County Ark. Dispatchers.

04/01/2025

Van Buren County is expected to get over 10 inches of rain over the next several days.

When water is flowing over the roadway do not cross the water but turn around. If you live in a low lying area or near water please be aware of the possibility of water raising.

Be safe out there

03/19/2025

Last night Van Buren County Rescue Squad Drone Team was requested by Highway 110 FD to assist with locating and assessing a wildland fire in their district.
Burnt Ridge FD, Shirley FD and Arkansas Forestry were also on scene.

02/02/2025

The Bee Branch Fire Department sponsored an Advanced Auto Extraction Class today at the Van Buren County Rescue Squad Training Facility. The hands on portion was held at Justin’s Towing. Members from the Highway 110 Fire Department, Choctaw Fire Department, Bee Branch Fire Department, Damascus Fire Department, Culpepper Fire Department, Alread Fire Department, Scotland Fire Department, Fairfield Bay Fire Department and the Van Buren County Rescue Squad were in attendance.

How thankful we are to have these firefighters conducting continuous training to serve for their community.

11/11/2024

We have about a month left until we draw for the winner of the Xbox. This is the perfect opportunity to support an excellent program and also have the chance to put the latest console under the tree for Christmas. Reach out if you’re interested in supporting our county fire cadets. We accept cash, check, and Cash App.