Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department

08/24/2026

We are aware that the remains of the abandoned structure that burned a few weeks ago, on Lake Sequoyah Road, are still smoldering and even flaming from time to time. This will continue for the coming days. There is no danger.

08/23/2026

We know most of you are quite aware of the upcoming closure of the Lake Sequoyah Bridge. We wanted to pass along that service from our department will change very little. A few years ago we added Station 3 on Wyman Road, partly in preparation for the bridge closure. Our response time to Baldwin is the same from Station 3 as Station 1. You may see our partners at Fayetteville or Elkins Fire Department’s from time to time during the closure, specifically on high acuity calls. The closure is for sure an inconvenience, but the renovations are very needed!

08/13/2026

Wednesday August 12th, at 9:52 PM we responded for a structure fire. First arriving units found a single story abandoned house fully involved and collapsing. We quickly had Engines and Tankers on scene from Station’s 1 and 3. A defensive attack was initiated and we quickly brought the fire under control.

A huge thank you to our aid partners Elkins, Goshen and Fayetteville Fire Departments for their assistance and Central EMS for being on standby.

08/11/2026

06/22/2026

Folks, stay off the roads when they are flooded! We responded with Washington County Technical Rescue Team this morning for a water rescue, on Parker Branch in the south part of the county.

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

06/17/2026

Chief Ronald “Shorty” Boyd put us where we are today. His service to our department will never be forgotten.

June 17, 1989 - LODD
Chief Ronald Boyd, 40
Round Mountain Fire Department. Fayetteville, AR
Chief Boyd died after suffering a heart attack. He was helping firefighters who were unloading lumber for the construction of a second station. Earlier in the day they had loaded all the lumber in Fayetteville. Firefighters started CPR and Chief Boyd was transported to Washington Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Chief Boyd was the first chief on the Round Mountain Fire Department.

06/12/2026

Just a reminder, turn around, don’t drown! Flash Flooding is a real problem in our area. The recent and upcoming storm systems drop a large amount of rain in a short period of time causing river and creek levels to rise rapidly. Please do not drive thru water, no matter how shallow you think it is. If you do not already have severe weather alerts from Washington County, sign up today and be sure to sign up for Flash Flood warnings. The National Weather Service only sends “forced” flash flood warnings for a “Flash Flood Emergency”. Last weekends flooding caught several off guard and we responded to people trapped in their homes and washing away from a camp site. Be prepared!

06/10/2026

We had some great training tonight on swiftwater rescue. Water rescue is just one of the many services we provide. If you are looking for a challenge and are interesting in serving your community, we have got a deal for you! Go to www.roundmtnfire.com and fill out an application if you would like to join our team🚒🛟🪢⛑️🔥👨🏻‍🚒