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FAQs
How many fire stations does the Bryant Fire Department have?
We operate out of 3 fire stations. Headquarters (Station 1) is located at 312 Roya Ln. This is also where the Administrative offices for the Department are located. Station 2 is located at 1601 So. Reynolds Rd, and Station 3 is located at 2620 Northlake Rd.
How many firefighters does the Bryant Fire Department have?
We operate with a total of 50 personnel. 1- Fire Chief, 1-Asst. Fire Chief, 3-Battalion Chiefs, 1 Fire Marshal, 9-Captains, 1-Training Captain, 15 Driver/Engineers, 15-Firefighters, and 1- Executive Administrative Asst.
What is Bryant’s Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating?
This area was given a Class 1/9 by the ISO. According to ISO, if an address is within 5 road miles AND within 1,000 feet of a recognized fire hydrant, the address will be a Class 1. If BOTH of these conditions are not met, the address will be a Class 9.
What is the ISO rating for the Springhill Fire Protection District serviced by Bryant Fire?
This area was given a Class 2/9 by the ISO. According to ISO, if an address is within 5 road miles AND within 1,000 feet of a recognized fire hydrant, the address will be a Class 2. If BOTH of these conditions are not met, the address will be a Class 9.
Is open burning allowed in the City of Bryant?
Open burning is allowed provided that the guidelines are followed in Ordinance 2022-29.
Please contact the Fire Department if you have any questions at (501) 943-0943.
Why does a fire truck come when you call for an ambulance?
Because firefighters can and do get there first most of the time, and time is critical in a medical emergency. Every Bryant fire fighter is cross-trained in Emergency Medical Services.
Four minutes is a critical time frame for someone who has experienced a heart attack, injury, or other illness that makes them stop breathing. The heart and brain have a better chance of full recovery they receive oxygen in four minutes or less. After that, a person can suffer brain damage or worse. Our firefighters can use life saving techniques including defibrillation to help prevent death or permanent injury.
When you dial 911 for a medical emergency, expect a fire truck. The expertise that they bring is truly lifesaving.
Why does the Fire Department bring the fire engine just for a simple inspection?
Two reasons: First, these inspections are conducted by on-duty companies that must be ready to respond to an emergency call from the field. Second, an important part of the value of the public safety inspection is to familiarize your local firefighters with the buildings and business in Bryant.
Why do firefighters break out windows and cut holes in roof during a fire?
Firefighters ventilate super-heated, poisonous, or explosive gases and smoke for safety and visibility. This allows firefighters to get inside the building to find and extinguish the fire, thereby reducing property damage. This also reduces the chance of a possible dangerous explosion.
Why do you block traffic lanes at auto accidents, sometimes more lanes than necessary?
We block traffic lanes for the safety of our personnel and our patients. Blocking extra lanes keep our personnel safe when they go back to our apparatus to get more equipment and help protect the victim we are trying to stabilize.
Why am I not supposed to drive over a fire hose?
Firefighters are very concerned about running over fire hoses because the hose can be damaged and any firefighter at the end of a nozzle will have the water interrupted and possibly cause injuries or death. Any hose that is driven over without protection has to be taken out of service and tested.
Why do I need to keep weeds and bushes away from fire hydrants on my property?
Weeds and bushes should be kept three feet from fire hydrants for visibility and accessibility.
Who do I call to report a broken hydrant?
Call the City's Water Distribution Department at (501) 943-0469.
Can you get my cat out of a tree?
The Fire Department assists Animal Control, if requested. The telephone number is (501) 943-0943 (#4).
What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
Fire calls represent only about fifteen percent of the call volume in Bryant. Nearly eighty percent of the Fire Department's emergency responses are calls for medical aid. Other calls involve hazardous materials releases, technical rescues, response to fire alarms and other calls for public assistance.
Firefighters also spend time maintaining equipment, conducting public safety inspections, training, and completing reports and documentation.
What should I do when I see or hear an emergency vehicle coming towards me when I'm driving?
When it is safe to do so, you should pull over to the right and stop until all emergency vehicles have safely passed. If you cannot safely maneuver to the right, simply stop and stay stopped so the vehicles can go around you safely.
My smoke detector is chirping, what does that mean?
Most modern smoke detectors will chirp to alert you the batteries are low. Replace the batteries and test your smoke detector. If you are physically unable to replace your smoke detector batteries, purchase the batteries and contact the Bryant Fire Department at (501) 943-0943 (#2).
How often should I change the batteries in my smoke detectors?
We recommend you change the batteries in your smoke detectors every 6 months; an easy way to remember is to change batteries when you reset your clock for daylight savings time.
Does the Fire Department fill fire extinguishers?
Bryant Fire Department is not equipped to fill fire extinguishers at this time. However, you can find local fire extinguisher businesses in the yellow pages to refill them.
Why do so many fire apparatus respond to simple incidents?
Units are dispatched according to information received by Dispatch. Many times the situation found upon arrival is very different from the situation dispatched. Part of responding means being prepared for a worst case scenario.
Why do fire trucks respond to motor vehicle accidents?
Automobile accidents present hazards such as potential fire, ruptured fuel tanks, undeployed airbags and/or the presence of hazardous materials. Firefighters may also begin extrication if occupants are trapped and provide EMT-level patient assessment prior to ambulance arrival.
Why do fire trucks go through red lights and then turn off lights and slow down?
Sometimes several units are dispatched to the same incident. When the first unit arrives, they may assess the situation and inform the dispatcher they can handle it. Other responding units are then cancelled and return to service.
Does the fire department do free blood pressure checks?
Any Bryant Fire Station will do free blood pressure checks without an appointment, granted station personnel are at the station and not on a call.
Does the fire department fill or empty pools?
The Bryant Fire Department does not provide this service.
Does the fire department host public birthday or other types of parties?
The Bryant Fire Department does not provide this service.
Does the City have certified public storm shelters?
The City currently does not have any facilities that meet these requirements. Information on Tornado preparedness is available here:
What are the steps involved in becoming a Firefighter in Bryant?
We conduct new hire testing annually. The dates for submitting an application are posted on the Bryant Fire Department Facebook page, in local news outlets, and the Fire Mail through the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.
Applicants will take a Written Exam, Physical Agility Exam, and Interview. At the end of this process we create a New Hire list that we hire from as needed for a set time frame, generally 1 year.