Hwy 94 East Fire Department

08/31/2026

Arkansas remains at an increased risk for wildfire. Sixty‑two counties are currently at high risk, and the remaining 13 are at moderate risk. Burn bans are in effect in 63 counties. Under these conditions, fires can ignite easily, spread quickly, and become serious if not addressed right away. Even small brush fires or campfires can escape.

The public is urged to avoid activities that could unintentionally start a fire and to follow all local burn restrictions. To reduce wildfire risk:

🚫Avoid outdoor debris burning.
🚫Do not discard ci******es outside.
🚫Avoid parking vehicles on dry grass.
🚫Use caution with equipment that creates sparks.
🚫Never leave any outdoor flame unattended.

Report wildfire smoke or fire immediately to Forestry Dispatch at 1‑800‑468‑8834.

Stay updated using the Department’s county-by-county wildfire danger map: https://mip.agri.arkansas.gov/agtools/Forestry/Fire_Info

08/30/2026

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

08/22/2026

Tonight (8-21-2026), we celebrated the students of the 2026 Benton County Fire Academy through a graduation ceremony. 16 Firefighters from various departments across NWA successfully completed all requirements to obtain their IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications. We would like to congratulate Captain James Barrick, Firefighter Moritz Tinz, and Firefighter Diego Suria.

08/19/2026

We are hiring for a Fire Marshal! Applicants should have at least 10 years of fire service experience and knowledge of building construction, fire service, fire origin and cause investigation techniques, building and fire codes.

Interested candidates can apply online on the Benton County Career Portal: https://bentoncountyar.gov/human-resources/employment/

08/19/2026

Last night Hwy 94 East and Hickory Creek Fire Department conducted training over brush and wildland fire operations. Crews discussed fire behavior, how to predict fire weather, mapping, cutting fire line, resource management, safety on brush fires as well as the different types of tools used to help mitigate a wildland fire incident. The training also included a thorough walkthrough of Brush 4541, B4542, and B8142

08/18/2026

The Burn Ban will continue until further notice.

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24 Hour Burn Ban and will continue to extend this burn ban until further notice. No outdoor, open burns are permitted until further notice. To check the status of the burn ban, please visit our website: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

08/16/2026

Reminder!!

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24 Hour Burn Ban and will continue to extend this burn ban until further notice. No outdoor, open burns are permitted until further notice. Conditions are very dry and are not forecasted to improve. To check the status of the burn ban, please visit our website: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

08/14/2026