Rocky Branch Fire and Rescue

06/01/2026

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.

05/26/2026

Crews are responding to a boat fire near the Monte Ne ramp on Beaver Lake.

Read more here: https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/boat-fire-beaver-lake/527-76c51708-438b-45be-a640-f2da39d3b976?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_5NEWS

05/26/2026

4:35pm Hwy 94 East Marine 4571, Hickory Creek Fire Department Marine 8171, Rocky Branch Fire and Rescue Marine 971, Pafford Medical Services, Benton County Sheriff's Office marine units, and Beaver Lake Fire Dept. are responding to the area of the Monte Boat Ramp for a boat fire.

Doug Warner KNWA & FOX24 - Northwest Arkansas & River Valley News40/29 News -- Fort Smith & Fayetteville, Arkansas 5NEWS

05/13/2026

Summertime is almost here and we know folks want to get their pool open soon!

We do not want to be a negative nelly but this is the time we start getting calls about pool filling.
Unfortunately, most fire departments DO NOT fill swimming pools, us included. We have limits to what we can do and our liability insurance is not intended to cover possible damage to your property, pool deck, pool liner, equipment, or injuries that might occur on this type of request.
So unless your pool is on fire we can't really bring water to it. (disclaimer, please don't set your pool on fire, that just doesn't make sense).

Besides, the water we use for fires and training is not intended for us to distribute for such an activity and the water that flows through our trucks gets dirty sometimes. You really do not want a pool full of something that looks like it was poured from a coffee cup at Starbucks.
We hope you have a fantastic summer and enjoy your pool with friends and family. Have a Safe Summer!

05/07/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18Ma7MUU7S/?mibextid=wwXIfr

30 years ago, you had 17 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, it’s only 3 or 4 minutes. Why? Most of what’s in our homes is synthetic.

In the past, homes were built with solid wood and filled with natural materials like cotton, wool, and real leather. Fires in those homes spread slowly, giving people time to wake up, respond, and escape.

But today, almost everything in our homes – from the couch and carpet to the mattress, curtains, and even the coffee table – is made with synthetic, petroleum-based materials. These materials ignite faster, burn hotter, and release more toxic gases when they burn. A fire that once gave you over a quarter of an hour to escape can now consume an entire room in under three minutes.

In tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories, two rooms – one styled like the 1970s, the other like a modern living – were set on fire. The legacy room, filled with older, natural furnishings, took over 30 minutes to burn. The modern room, packed with synthetics, was fully engulfed in flames in just three minutes. That’s all the time you’d have to realize what’s happening, alert your family, and get out.

It’s not just about the speed of the fire; it’s also about what’s burning. Modern fires release more toxic smoke, including carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, which can overwhelm you before the flames ever reach you. Fire experts say smoke inhalation is the leading cause of death in home fires, not burns.

That’s why having working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan is more important than ever. Alarms should be installed on every level of your home and inside every sleeping area. You should test them monthly, replace the batteries regularly, and replace the alarm itself every ten years. Families should know two ways out of every room, where to meet outside, and what to do when the alarm sounds, and that plan should be practiced, not just discussed.

The materials in our homes aren’t likely to change any time soon. But how we prepare can. And preparation is what turns three minutes into a chance at survival.

Learn more: https://www.today.com/home/newer-homes-furniture-burn-faster-giving-you-less-time-escape-t65826

04/22/2026

03/28/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 3/29/26 at 8:00AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

03/27/2026

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 3/28/26 at 8:00AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/