Helena-West Helena Fire Department

08/24/2026

The Helena-West Helena Fire Department wants to thank Entergy Arkansas for their hard work and dedication to the community. From storm repairs to making our fire scenes safe from down lines. We see a lot of them and greatly appreciate all their hard work.

08/01/2026

July Incident Breakdown:

70 calls for service including:

14 fires with structural involvement
4 room and content fires
1 kitchen/appliance fire

07/29/2026

The last 24 hours have been busy to say the least for HWHFD personnel. C- Shift responded to 7 calls for service yesterday including an electric equipment fire inside Walmart. At 0840 this morning crews also responded to a structure fire right outside of city limits. Crews worked hard even with high humidity and outdoor temps. One firefighter was treated at Helena Hospital for minor injuries.

06/10/2026

At approx 8:40 this morning, 911 dispatch notified HWHFD of a reported house fire on stonebrook. Crews arrived on scene and reported a working fire with smoke and flames showing from the side and roof. HWHFD personnel made an aggressive attack and were able to keep fire contained to a few rooms and some attic extension.

05/08/2026

29 years ago today, May 8 1997, lives of members of this department, families of this community were forever altered. A day that we will not forget here in Helena-West Helena. We pay our respects to fallen heroes: Captain Stuart Warren, Lt. Edward “Bo” Hudson, and FF. Reginald Robinson.

WEST HELENA, Arkansas (CNN) -- Three firefighters died fighting a raging fire as a plume of black, "very toxic" smoke covered this small Mississippi River town, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes and businesses.

04/17/2026

County wide burn ban in effect until further notice. Please read the post below. Unlawful burning will be cited and could result in arrest.

City of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

04/07/2026

Around 2:45 this morning. HWHFD crews responded mutual aid to a reported commercial structure fire in Lexa. Crews worked with Barton-Lexa Volunteer Fire Department to contain this fire to just one part of the large warehouse, most locals know as the old screwdriver factory.

04/02/2026

C-Shift stations 1&2 representing the HWHFD today at Central High School. Central is hosting an Autism Awareness Fair today from 10-1.

03/28/2026

It’s been a busy Saturday morning for the HWHFD. At approx 5:20 am crews responded mutual aid to a reported fire at Lakeview Estates apartments. Just after making scene Station 2 was dispatched to a house fire on N 8th st as well. All crews were back in service just after shift change this morning. Great work by all crews on both scenes. Shoutout to off duty Captain Demond Franklin, who was able to keep the fire in lakeview knocked back until responding units were able to make scene.

03/27/2026

HWHFD crews are on scene of a structure fire in the 100 Block of Oakland Ave. Please avoid this area as crews work.