Dermott Fire Department

08/19/2026

Today, the Dermott Fire Department and Dermott Police Department were blessed with the opportunity to help a couple of families in our community by providing them with water and food.

Let’s continue to check on our citizens, neighbors, elderly, and families throughout the community. You never know what someone may be going through or when they may need a helping hand.

It was truly a blessing today to be able to bless these families and serve our community. This is what community service is all about—helping one another in a time of need.

May God continue to bless our community, our citizens, and all those who serve. 🙏🏽❤️

Fire Chief
Damond Coffey
Dermott Fire Department / Dermott Police Department

08/16/2026

08/06/2026

Come on out and support your local fire department

08/05/2026

Highway 165 & 208 is back open but Entergy is still on the Scene Working.

08/05/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT – ROAD CLOSURE 🚨

The Dermott Fire Department, Dermott Police Department, Chicot County Sheriff’s Office, and Chicot County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) are currently on the scene at the intersection of Highway 165 and Highway 208, near Lil Bit Sandwiches, due to three downed power poles, power lines, and a transformer.

Highway 165 at Highway 208 is CLOSED until further notice because of the dangerous conditions caused by the downed utility lines and poles blocking the roadway.

If you are traveling north on Highway 165, you will be directed to a detour by firefighters or law enforcement officers. Please follow their instructions and use caution in the area.

Entergy crews are on scene and actively working to repair the damage and restore service.

Please avoid the area if possible and never drive over or approach downed power lines, as they should always be considered energized.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as emergency responders and utility crews work to make the area safe.

Fire Chief
Damond Coffey
Dermott Fire Department

07/30/2026

The Dermott Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and EMS personnel who responded this morning to the structure fire at 3469 Highway 65.

Thank you for your quick response, professionalism, and willingness to provide mutual aid with engines, tankers, and fire personnel. Your teamwork and dedication helped ensure a coordinated emergency response and demonstrated the true spirit of public safety.

We are grateful for each agency and every first responder who answered the call. Working together makes our communities safer.

Thank you for your service and continued support.

Fire Chief Damond Coffey
Dermott Fire Department

07/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dermott Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire

The Dermott Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 3469 Highway 65 at approximately 8:43 a.m. this morning.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined that the structure was unoccupied at the time of the incident. There were no fatalities or injuries reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no additional information is being released at this time.

The Dermott Fire Department appreciates the continued support of the community and will provide updates as they become available.

Fire Chief
Damond Coffey
Dermott Fire Department

07/28/2026