Crossett Fire Department

06/13/2026

This week, we had the honor of celebrating the promotion of Assistant Chief Brian Ray with a time honored fire service tradition, the pinning ceremony.
A pinning ceremony is more than the presentation of a new badge. It symbolizes the trust, responsibility, and commitment that come with serving in a leadership role. The badge represents the sacrifices made, the experience gained, and the dedication to protecting our community and supporting the men and women of the fire service.
Having a family member or loved one pin the badge makes the moment even more meaningful, recognizing that no firefighter achieves success alone. Behind every promotion are countless hours of support, encouragement, and sacrifice from family and friends.
This week, Assistant Chief Ray accepted not only a new rank but an even greater responsibility to lead with integrity, courage, and service. We are proud of his accomplishments and confident that he will continue to uphold the values and traditions of our department.
Please join us in congratulating Assistant Chief Brian Ray on this well deserved promotion and wishing him continued success in his new role. Congratulations, Assistant Chief Ray!

06/13/2026

Crossett City Council will meet in regular session Monday, June 15th at the Crossett Police Department Courtroom located at 705 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive. The financial meeting will begin at 5:30 pm with regular business meeting to follow at 6:00. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

06/11/2026

Perfect day for some pump operations training!

06/10/2026

Morning apparatus checks for beginning of A Shift! Firefighter/EMT Kodi Murphy checking off Tower 1!

06/10/2026

Looks good! Thanks again!

06/09/2026

The Crossett Fire Department is deeply honored and humbled to be recognized as Fire Department of the Year. This award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and professionalism displayed every day by the men and women of our department.

From responding to emergencies at all hours, to training, fire prevention, public education, and serving our community in countless ways, this recognition belongs to every member of our department and to the families who support us behind the scenes.

We are grateful to the citizens of Crossett for the trust they place in us and for the unwavering support we receive from our community. It is our privilege to serve and protect this city, and we remain committed to providing the highest level of service possible.

This honor is not the finish line, it is motivation to continue striving for excellence and to uphold the proud traditions of the Crossett Fire Department.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We are proud to serve and proud to call Crossett home.

“Proud of our past. Focused on our future. Committed to our community.” 🚒❤️

Please help us congratulate Crossett Fire Department on being named Fire Department of the Year(population 5000 and less), and Former Fire Chief Bo Higginbotham for his induction into the esteemed Arkansas Firefighter’s Hall of Fame. These awards were presented at the 100th annual Arkansas Firefighter’s Convention Friday night in Hot Springs. We can’t thank the men and women of Crossett Fire Department enough for their dedication, sacrifice, and professionalism striving to keep us all safe! Well done and congratulations to all on their hard earned recognition with these HUGE accomplishments!! You make us all so proud!

Pictured left to right: Newly inducted Firefighter Hall of Fame Member Bo Higginbotham, Crossett Mayor Crystal Marshall, Crossett Fire Chief Michael Willhite, Crossett Assistant Fire Chief Brian Ray.

06/04/2026

Come see us today!! Help us save a life!!

05/31/2026

Don't forget.. this Thursday!!

Come by and visit us at CFD on June 4th!!

05/29/2026

The last two nights at Cap Gates Arena have been some wet ones, with heavy downpours moving through the area. Despite being completely soaked, our team at the Crossett Fire Department remained on scene each night to help provide public safety for everyone attending the events.

We are proud to serve this community no matter the conditions, and we appreciate everyone’s patience, support, and cooperation during the rainy weather. We are hoping for better weather for night three.

Five time world champion, Tyler Waguespack, is entered in tonight in the 78th Crossett Rodeo!!! You don’t want to miss it.

05/28/2026

Rodeo Night #1!