Gravette Fire Department

05/31/2026

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Chris Kelley. Thank you for your years of service, leadership, and dedication to your community and fellow officers. Praying for comfort and strength for his family, friends, and all who served beside him. Rest easy, brother — your legacy will never be forgotten.

Our law enforcement family is mourning the loss of a truly remarkable man.

After many years of dedicated service, Chris Kelley, a longtime Deputy Sheriff with the Benton County Sheriff's Office, (Reserve Lieutenant), and Captain with the Centerton Police Department, has passed away.

He was more than a badge and a uniform. He was a respected leader, a trusted mentor, a loyal friend, a devoted husband, and a servant to his community. His kindness, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to others left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

He led with integrity, treated people with respect, and earned the admiration of colleagues, friends, and community members alike. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched throughout his career and beyond.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who served alongside him during this difficult time.

Thank you for your service, your friendship, and the example you set for so many. You will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

Rest easy, brother. We have the watch from here.

05/31/2026

Join us at Harps June 6th!

05/04/2026

Help if you can!

❤️ HELP SUPPORT XAVIER ❤️

Our sweet boy Xavier has suffered a severe burn and will be spending up to TWO WEEKS in the ICU. This is going to be a long and difficult recovery, and we are asking for prayers, love, and support during this time.

Every donation will help with medical expenses, travel, and family support while he heals.

💙 Donate here:
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No amount is too small — every bit helps.

🙏 Please keep Xavier in your prayers
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05/01/2026

Today we proudly recognize an incredible achievement, help us congratulate our newest Arkansas Fire Academy graduate, Brooke Handle. We are all very proud of your determination!
From Chief Bequette:
"Firefighter Handle has demonstrated her desire and commitment to serve people. We are so incredibly proud of this accomplishment for her, and we are excited to see the fruits of her service in the years to come!"

04/08/2026

Thank you to all the families that trusted us to be apart of your Easter fun this year! Our Auxiliary did a great job organizing another egg my yard event!

03/20/2026

You still have a little bit of time to get those orders in.

Let us take the stress out of Easter morning AND make it magical for your kids!

The Gravette Fire Auxiliary will come hide pre-filled eggs in your yard so your little ones wake up to a surprise Easter egg hunt!

🐰PLUS… one lucky yard will receive a RANDOM GOLDEN EGG PRIZE!

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Orders due: April 1, 2026
Servicing Gravette School District areas
Limited spots available – don’t wait!

Order Link:
https://form.jotform.com/230589069320155

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Easy Payment Options:
PayPal
Venmo
Cash App

03/20/2026

A huge thank you to Arvest Bank for their very generous $10,000 donation to our Fire Department!

These funds will go towards purchasing new cardiac rate monitors, providing our firefighters with the equipment they need to respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies.

We truly appreciate Arvest Bank’s continued support of our first responders and our community!

03/05/2026

Our Auxiliary is still taking orders.

🚒🐰 THE FIREFIGHTER EASTER BUNNY IS COMING TO GRAVETTE… 🐰🚒

And this year he’s hiding something special…

GOLDEN EGG PRIZES

Families who sign up for our Egg My Yard fundraiser will have a chance to find one of the Golden Eggs hidden in their yard!

If your child finds one, they win a special surprise prize!

The Gravette Fire Department Auxiliary will secretly hide Easter eggs in your yard the night before Easter so your kids wake up to a magical egg hunt.

No late-night egg stuffing
No sneaking around the yard
Just excited kids Easter morning

Servicing Gravette School District areas
Orders close April 1, 2026

Sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/230589069320155

COMMENT “GOLDEN EGG” if your kids would love this!

🐰 Tag another parent so their kids don’t miss ou

03/03/2026

02/26/2026

A big thank you to our Auxiliary for their support and helping secure donations for the new cardiac monitor we will be purchasing.

From our Auxiliary fundraiser in December to today, the generosity shown toward our department has been nothing short of amazing.

Because of the incredible support of our community and private donors, we were able to present a donation of $11,200 toward the purchase of a new cardiac monitor for the Gravette Fire Department.

This life-saving equipment will allow our firefighters and first responders to provide advanced cardiac care when every second matters. In cardiac emergencies, having the right tools on scene can truly mean the difference between life and death — and your support helps make that possible.

We are beyond grateful for the generosity of our community and the private donors who stepped up to help us reach this goal. Your continued support of the auxiliary, from fundraising events to individual contributions, directly impacts the safety and well-being of our friends, families, and neighbors.

Thank you for believing in us and for standing beside us as we serve this community.