AR Div of Forestry Intro to Wildland Firefighting class – May 3, 2025

Host: Johnson County Fire Service Location: Johnson County DEM EOC Conference Room in basement of Johnson County Courthouse 215 W Main St, Clarksville, AR When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 starting at 8:00 am This course counts towards 8 hours of Act 833 certified training. Please contact Klay at the Johnson County Dept of Emergency Management… Continue reading AR Div of Forestry Intro to Wildland Firefighting class – May 3, 2025

AFTA Ch 9 – Forcible Entry course – April 26 & May 3, 2025

Host: Johnson County RFD #1Ludwig Station4382 Highway 21Clarksville, AR 72830When: Saturday, April 26 and Saturday, May 3 starting at 8:00 amThis course counts towards 20 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA Course Application – https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_applicationCourse… Continue reading AFTA Ch 9 – Forcible Entry course – April 26 & May 3, 2025

AFTA Ch 10 – Structural Search and Rescue course – April 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2025

Host: Lamar Fire Department437 West MainLamar, AR 72846When: Monday, April 21, Tuesday, April 22, Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29 starting at 5:00 pmThis course counts towards 20 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA… Continue reading AFTA Ch 10 – Structural Search and Rescue course – April 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2025

AFTA Ch 6 – Portable Extinguishers and Ch 19 – Incident Scene Operations courses – April 14 & April 15, 2025

Host: Lamar Fire Department437 West MainLamar, AR 72846When: Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15 starting at 5:00 pmThis course counts towards 10 hours of Act 833 certified training.Information needed for the AR Fire Training Academy Application:Use the following link to submit your application to the AR Fire Academy:AFTA Course Application – https://sautech.formstack.com/forms/afta_applicationCourse Name: Ch… Continue reading AFTA Ch 6 – Portable Extinguishers and Ch 19 – Incident Scene Operations courses – April 14 & April 15, 2025

NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) Course – May 17-May 18, 2025

WHO:- All Emergency Responders that may respond to a search and rescue incident including law enforcement, fire departments, EMS, ARES/AUXCOMM, and Search and Rescue team members.- Every Johnson County Fire Department is encouraged to have at least 2-4 personnel that have attended this training especially Captains and above.- Anyone that is interested in getting involved… Continue reading NASAR Introduction to Search and Rescue (ISAR) Course – May 17-May 18, 2025

NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025

Host: Johnson County Dept of Emergency ManagementLocation: First Security Bank Community Room, 115 N Cravens St, ClarksvilleWhen: Monday, March 3, 2025 starting at 6:00 PMThis class will be conducted by the National Weather Service Little Rock office. More information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/lzk/skywarn.htmThis class counts towards 2 hrs of certified training for Act 833.This… Continue reading NWS Basic SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – March 3, 2025

NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – February 1-February 2, 2025

Host: Johnson County DEM Search and RescueLocation: Johnson County EOC Conference Room in the basement of the Johnson County Courthouse at 215 W. Main St, Clarksville, AR- The field portion on Sunday will be announced at the class.When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Sunday, February 2, 2025Costs: – Course fee is covered for Johnson County responders.… Continue reading NASAR Wilderness First Aid Course – February 1-February 2, 2025

Johnson County Burn Ban Lifted– October 31, 2024

Johnson County Judge Herman Houston has lifted the Burn Ban for Johnson County effective at 12:00 PM today, Thursday, October 31, 2024. Although conditions have improved from the last few weeks with recent rainfall, Johnson County remains at a high wildfire danger. Residents are urged to use extreme caution and use appropriate protective measures when… Continue reading Johnson County Burn Ban Lifted– October 31, 2024