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 residents 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 component of our department consists of five members.