Blytheville Fire Department

06/09/2026

Congratulations, Brad Burfeind – 2026 Firefighter of the Year!

The Rotary Club of Blytheville is proud to recognize and congratulate **Brad Burfeind**, Driver with the Blytheville Fire Department, on being named the **2026 Firefighter of the Year**.

Brad’s dedication, professionalism, leadership, and commitment to serving the citizens of Blytheville make him truly deserving of this honor. His unwavering service and willingness to go above and beyond exemplify the highest standards of the fire service and have earned him the respect of both his fellow firefighters and the community he serves.

In addition to receiving the **2026 Firefighter of the Year Award** from the Rotary Club of Blytheville, Brad was also selected by a vote of all department officers as the recipient of the Blytheville Fire Department’s **2025 Firefighter of the Year Award**. He was presented with that award during the department’s annual Christmas Party held in December.

Receiving recognition from both the Rotary Club and his fellow firefighters is a testament to the impact Brad has made through his hard work, dedication, and service.

Please join us in congratulating Driver Brad Burfeind on these well-deserved honors and thanking him for his continued commitment to protecting our community.

Congratulations, Brad, and thank you for all that you do for Blytheville!

**Presented by the Rotary Club of Blytheville**

06/03/2026

🚒 DID YOU KNOW? 🚒

The Blytheville Fire Department is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, serving and protecting our community.
👨‍🚒 Our department operates on a 48-hours on / 96-hours off schedule and is made up of three shifts, with 8 personnel assigned to each shift.
While many people see us responding to emergencies, there is much more happening behind the scenes every day. Our firefighters spend countless hours:
✅ Training to sharpen lifesaving skills
✅ Maintaining our fire stations
✅ Inspecting and servicing fire apparatus and equipment
✅ Conducting annual business inspections throughout the City of Blytheville to identify fire hazards and improve public safety
✅ Teaching fire safety to children, adults, and senior citizens throughout our community
✅ Providing and installing smoke detectors to help keep families safe
✅ Distributing weather radios to help residents stay informed during severe weather events
✅ Working daily to improve our community's ISO rating, which can help homeowners and businesses receive lower insurance premiums
✅ Preparing for emergencies before they happen

05/25/2026

05/17/2026

The Manila Fire Department asks our community to keep one of our own, Firefighter Noah Holt, in your thoughts and prayers.

On Saturday, Noah was involved in a motorcycle accident and was flown to Regional One in Memphis for evaluation of possible serious facial injuries. At this time, Noah is in stable condition. He is very sore, bruised, and banged up, but he is awake, talking, and getting some much needed rest.

We are thankful for the care he is receiving and ask that you continue to pray for Noah as he begins the road to recovery.

Please also keep his family in your prayers during this time.

The Manila Fire Department stands with Noah and his family every step of the way.

One Team. One Fight.

04/29/2026

Doing laundry is most likely part of your every day routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? With these simple safety tips you can help prevent a clothes dryer fire.

04/28/2026

**WEATHER ALERT**

The Ritz Civic Center can be used as a tornado shelter starting at 5:00pm until storms have passed.

306 W Main St.

04/27/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee until 11 PM CDT. Another watch for locations farther south is expected later this afternoon/evening.

04/27/2026

04/25/2026

Prom Night is here!

On behalf of the Blytheville Fire Department, we want to wish all of our students a fun, memorable, and SAFE prom night!

Please make smart choices, look out for one another, and never get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking. Your safety is what matters most.

Enjoy every moment, take lots of pictures, and make it a night to remember—for all the right reasons!!