2023 In Review

The final numbers are in for the year 2020.

• 428 calls to service were answered.

• 72 were auto or mutual aid calls for departments around Central Arkansas.

• 53 calls overlapped one another.

• Total time on scene for all incidents was 365 Hours, 41 Minutes.

All calls were answered by 100% volunteers, and on average of fewer than two minutes from alarm to out the door.

March in Review

March 2020 Calls to Service: 37

Fires: 8

Rescue/Emergency Medical Service: 20

Service Calls: 4

False Alarm: 4

Other: 1

Due to social distancing practices, CFD personnel suspended department wide training. Despite this, members of our live-in program continually train so they may be able to provide the best possible service to the community. CFD also participated in several events to show support for local hospitals and healthcare provides with many other agencies of Central Arkansas.

Coronavirus Disease COVID - 19

General Precautions

The best way to prevent the spread of the flu, COVID-19 and similar viruses is to:

• Avoid close contact with sick people

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands

• Stay home when you are sick

• Cover all coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands

• Cough and sneeze into your elbow instead of on your hand

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with a household cleaning spray or wipe.

If you have specific questions about COVID-19 in Arkansas, contact the Arkansas Department of Health at 1-800-803-7847

UAMS is currently offering an Online Screening and Drive Thru Triage dedicated to the Coronavirus.

February in Review

February 2020 Calls to Service : 32

Fires : 5

Natural Vegetation: 1

Structure Fire: 4

Fire Alarm : 6

Rescue/ Medical Emergency : 15

Vehicle Accident : 3

Cover Assignment : 3

Training: Missouri Winter Fire School, Introduction to Firefighting, Fire Behavior, R.I.T (Rescue Intervention Team) Training, Search and Rescue.

Smoke Alarms at Home

Crystal Fire Department has been keeping busy with house fires in the last few weeks. 4 of the homes were occupied when the fire started. It is important to be educated on the importance of smoke alarms in your home. Material provided by the National Fire Protection Association.