What is now the
incorporated City of Maumelle was originally protected by a volunteer fire
department during the early stages of its development as a planned "New Town"
community in the 1970s. The volunteers continued to serve a significant role
as a part of the fire division in the Department of Public Safety, a combined
police & fire organization that served Maumelle until 2004. Today,
a select group of men and women continue to train and prepare to help neighbors
in crisis for little compensation or recognition.
These volunteer firefighters are an integral part of our department. When
incidents occur that have the potential to exceed the capabilities of the
on-duty staff, Maumelle's volunteer firefighters are automatically notified
by radio pagers of the incident and respond if they are available. Currently,
the volunteer fire division consists of 14 members led by Captains Joel Galloway,
Ed Platt & Larry Pruss and Training Officer Mark Landers.
Join
The
Ranks
The Maumelle Fire Department is always looking for persons willing to serve
as volunteer firefighters. Applicants should be at least 18 years of age,
have a high school diploma or equivalent and have no felony convictions.
Previous firefighting experience is not required. The responsibilities of
volunteer firefighters include responding to calls when available and attending
twice-monthly training meetings. The department provides all volunteers with
protective equipment, radio pagers and necessary training.
For more information about joining the volunteer fire division, contact Chief
George Glenn at (501) 851-1337 or visit our station at 100 Millwood Circle
during normal business hours.
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A
Crew |
B
Crew |
C
Crew |

JOEL
GALLOWAY
Volunteer Captain
Serving since May 2003
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LARRY
PRUSS
Volunteer Captain
Serving since Apr. 2001
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ED
PLATT
Volunteer Captain
Serving since Mar. 1997
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ANDY
WOOD
Volunteer Engineer
Serving since Mar. 1997
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MICHAEL
FELTY
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since 04.12.06
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KYLE
HOWARD
Volunteer Engineer
Serving since April 2003
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MAURY
LOKET
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since July 2004
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BYNUM
MATTHEWS
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since Aug. 2004
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JOHNNY
PALANCA
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since Aug. 1993
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BRYAN
PATTON
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since May 2004
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RICKY
TWISDALE
Volunteer Firefighter
Served since 06.30.06
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JON
VANNATTA
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since 08.18.06
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Volunteer
Training |
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Support
Services |

MARK
LANDERS
Volunteer Training Officer
Serving since Apr. 2002
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MIKE
RUSS
Volunteer Firefighter
Serving since April 1991
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