Johnson County has 13 fire departments that cover the county. Each department has a Board of Directors or City Council that administers that individual department. The Johnson County Fire Coordinator helps coordinate training opportunities and basic operating guidelines for the county fire departments.
RFD #1 - Ludwig/Stillwell/Mt. Vernon/Red Lick
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO: 7
- Fire Dues: $40; included on property taxes
- Fire Chief: Wayne McCartney - Phone Number: 479-214-2803
- Assistant Chief: Jordon Hignite
- Mailing Address:
4382 Highway 21
Clarksville, AR 72830
- Meeting Times: Monday nights at 6pm at the Ludwig Station
RFD #2 - Woodland/Harmony
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues:
- Fire Chief: David Raburn - Phone Number: 479-979-8921
- Assistant Chief: Mike Brandenburg
- Mailing Address:
Clarksville, AR 72830
- Meeting Times: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Monday nights at 6pm
RFD #3 - Hagarville/Ft. Douglas/Rosetta
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO: 9
- Fire Dues:
- Fire Chief: Marty Tumbleson - Phone Number: 479-214-0883
- Assistant Chief: David Graves
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 16
Hagarville, AR 72839
- Meeting Times: 2nd & 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
RFD #4 - Hartman
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues: $40; included on property taxes
- Fire Chief: Jeff Cole - Phone Number: 479-774-1031
- Assistant Chief: Clifford Bates
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 224
Hartman, AR 72840
- Meeting Times: 2nd & 4th Mondays
RFD #5 - Flat Rock
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues: $50; contact Barbara Stover 479-979-8366
- Fire Chief: Larry Moore - Phone Number: 479-518-1854
- Assistant Chief: Albert Miller
- Mailing Address:
11624 Highway 359
London, AR 72847
- Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays
RFD #6 - Ozone
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO: 7/7x
- Fire Dues: $40; included on property taxes
- Fire Chief: Joe Morland - Phone Number: 479-479-774-3190
- Assistant Chief: Willie Palmer
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 94
Ozone, AR 72854
- Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 5:00pm
RFD #7 - Lutherville
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO: 9
- Fire Dues: $50; contact Gary Crotts 479-970-6943
- Fire Chief: Gary Crotts - Phone Number: 479-970-6943
- Assistant Chief: John Hull
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 533
Lamar, AR 72846
- Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:00pm
RFD #8 - Hunt\Batson\Oak Grove
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues:
- Fire Chief: Vernon Hostetler - Phone Number: 479-754-0483
- Assistant Chief: Eugene Heading
- Mailing Address:
7574 Highway 164
Clarksville, AR 72830
- Meeting Times: 1st Mondays at 7:00pm
RFD #10 - Oark
- Type of Department: Volunteer Rural Fire District
- Self Reported ISO: 9
- Fire Dues:
- Fire Chief: Randy Warren - Phone Number: 479-214-2928
- Assistant Chief: Jason Stepp
- Mailing Address:
Oark, AR
- Meeting Times: 2nd Tuesdays at 6:00pm
Coal Hill Fire Department
- Type of Department: Volunteer Municipal Fire Department
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues:
- Phone Number: 479-497-2204 (Coal Hill City Hall)
- Fire Chief: Brad Kent
- Assistant Chief: Keith Morrow
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 218
Coal Hill, AR 72832
- Meeting Times: 2 Thursdays a month; varies
Knoxville Fire Department
- Type of Department: Volunteer Municipal Fire Department
- Self Reported ISO: 6
- Fire Dues: $30; included on property taxes
- Phone Number: 479-885-6523 (Knoxville City Hall)
- Fire Chief: Allen Brown
- Assistant Chief: Gary Lax
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 130
Knoxville, AR 72845
- Meeting Times: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Mondays at 6:00pm
Lamar Fire Department
- Type of Department: Volunteer Municipal Fire Department
- Self Reported ISO:
- Fire Dues: $40; included on property taxes
- Phone Number: 479-885-3865 (Lamar City Hall)
- Fire Chief: Roy Hall - Phone Number: 479-774-5234
- Assistant Chief: Clayton Hudnall
- Mailing Address:
437 W Main St
Lamar, AR 72846
- Meeting Times: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Mondays
Clarksville Fire Department
- Type of Department: Volunteer Municipal Fire Department
- Self Reported ISO:
- Phone Number: 479-754-6486 (Clarksville City Hall)
- Fire Chief: Jason Weaver
- Assistant Chief: Jeshua Reeder
- Mailing Address:
Clarksville, AR 72830
Johnson County Fire Coordinator
- Klay Rowbotham
- Phone Number: 479-774-0128
- Mailing Address:
PO Box 546
Clarksville, AR 72830
Fire Information Links
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