The Rings Even without the identifying words "City of Maumelle" in the the center of our logo, the symbol unofficially known as The Maumelle Rings clearly identifies our city to most central Arkansas residents. The rings, whose exact meaning are unknown, were the idea of Maumelle founding father Jess Odom. They are as old as the city itself and have come to symbolize all things Maumelle, including the official city seal (pictured at right).

Maltese Cross
The logo of the Maumelle Fire Department is like the symbol of many other fire departments across the world in that it takes the shape of a Maltese Cross. The Maltese Cross became a symbol of protection and a badge of honor several centuries ago when used by a band of crusaders known as the Knights of St. John. While fighting the Saracens for possession of the holy land, the Knights of St. John encountered a weapon never before seen by European warriors -- fire. As the crusaders advanced on the walls of the city, they were struck with glass bombs containing a highly flammable fluid. Once they became saturated with the fluid, the Saracens hurled flaming torches at them. Many knights were burned alive others risked their lives to save their brothers-in-arms from death. Their heroic efforts were recognized by fellow crusaders who awarded each a badge of honor -- a cross similar to the one firemen wear today. Because the Knights of St. John lived for centuries on the Mediterranean Sea island of Malta, the cross came to be known as the Maltese Cross.