Runyan Acres Volunteer Fire Department

08/26/2026

Firefighters with Runyan Acres Fire Rescue extinguished a heavily involved residential structure fire on Stone Mountain, August 24th. Mutual Aid Companies from Gravel Ridge, North Pulaski, Sherwood and Vilonia FD's assisted. Fire units were on scene for approximately 6 hours. The structure was a total loss, displaced two and is thought to have started with a lightning strike. 4 homes in the Metro Area were hit by lightning and sustained fire damage in the morning storms.

08/14/2026

‼️BURN BAN IN EFFECT‼️

08/07/2026

The Runyan Acres Fire Department took delivery of a (new to us) Fire Engine today. The engine was purchased from a Texas fire department who replaced this engine with a brand new pumper.

Some Background:

About a year ago RAFD decommissioned Engine 52 as it had reached an end to its service life, repairs exceeded useful life. In a very bad stroke of luck a few months later we lost Engine 53 to a catastrophic engine failure. The engine damage was evaluated and the decision was made by the Fire Department Board of Directors to not repair Engine 53 as again it's age and useful service life well exceeded reasonable costs.

A search was initiated nationally and our department located a suitable replacement in Texas. Negotiations were initiated and RAFD obtained a new pumper within the departments budget and one that should serve this community for many years to come.

We will host a traditional fire department ceremony called a "push in ceremony" in the near future in which the new Engine will formally be commissioned as "Engine 52". This ceremony will be open to the public. Stay tuned for details soon.

As for now, your RAFD team spent a busy day, polishing, rigging and equipping this critically important addition to the community.

08/03/2026

HELP WANTED! The RAVFD Auxiliary is in need of new members to provide support to the fire department. If you’re interested in helping your community but aren’t sure about firefighting, this is for you! The RAVFD Auxiliary supports the fire department through fundraising, assisting at community and station events, and various other means. Meetings are held the first Monday of every month starting at 6:30 p.m. If you’re interested or want more information you may send us a message or stop by the fire station on Thursday nights between 7-9 p.m.

The RAVFD Auxiliary provides support to the firefighters and the department through various means. For more information, please send us a message on Facebook or stop by the station on Thursday evenings between 7-9 pm.

07/20/2026

07/19/2026

🔥 HEAT SAFETY ALERT - RUNYAN ACRES FIRE-RESCUE 🔥

Please use extreme caution with outdoor activities this week — heat index is 113° and in the DANGEROUS range.

Our crews have already responded to several heat exhaustion calls — we don't want you to be next.

Stay hydrated, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors.

NEVER leave kids or pets in vehicles — interiors reach lethal temps in minutes.

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are emergencies! Move the person to a cool/shaded location and call 911.

WE NEED YOUR HELP: We need NEW box fans or funds to purchase them. Several neighbors have no A/C — one home we responded to was 92° inside. If you can help, please message us here on Facebook or leave a comment below.

Stay well!

05/19/2026

***OPEN BOARD POSITION***
Accepting Applications until June 5, 2026
Apply at: https://onboard.pulaskicounty.net/board/5056

WE NEED SOME HELP! NON-Operations Opportunity
The Runyan Acres Fire Department has an opening for a Board Member (at large) on the Runyan Acres Fire Department / Pulaski County Fire District 10 Board of Directors. This is a non-paid position and applicants must be residents of Fire District 10.
The ideal candidate would be a person with a background in business administration, Public Safety Management, Government Affairs, Accounting or Military Command Level experience and have an interest in assisting to keep our community safe. However, any resident with interest is encouraged to apply. Meetings are monthly, in the evening and are generally under 2 hours in length. The boards primary responsibility is budgetary and administrative oversight of the fire district. Daily and Emergency Operations are conducted by the Fire Chief and Fire Command Staff. This is a non-operations position....in other words you don't have to go into burning buildings!

Applicants will be contacted to set up an interview with the current Board of Directors. All appointments are with the final approval of the County Judges Office.