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Fire departments in which at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the firefighters are volunteer, and which serves a community with a population of 10,000 or less may apply for an interest free loan.

• Only one loan is allowed at a time
• Loans may be for up to $15,000 (after down payment)
• A down payment of twenty-five percent (25%) is required.
• Loans may be requested to purchase firefighting equipment or vehicles only.

 For additional information on loans please see the following:

• Guidelines for Requesting a Loan (172 KB)

Fire departments may also purchase certain firefighting equipment from the RFP office. Items typically available include slip-in skid units, pump and engine, lights, sirens, anode rods, etc.

The below information was last updated 10/14/2022. For up-to-date information and to reserve a unit please contact our office.

Pump/Engine:  $3,850.00
Vanguard 18 hp VGD-MR engine, electric start with recoil start backup.
Max Discharge Volume: 265 GPM at 50 PSI       Max Discharge Pressure: 200 PSI at 60 GPM
Center of performance curve: 190 GPM at 100 PSI and 140 GPM at 150 PSI
One 1 ½” discharge (male)      One 2 ½” inlet (female)

Slip-In Skid Unit (water only):  $15,200.00
Includes pump/engine described above. 250-gallon polypropylene tank with 2” sight gauge, electric rewind hose reel, 1”x150’ rubber hose w/ 300 PSI.
Dimensions: 96” length x 48” width x 48 11/16” height

Slip-In Foam Skid Unit: $16,200.00
Includes above described water skid unit. 10 Gallon integrated foam cell installed directly into the tank and an around the pump foam proportioning system.
Performance range at 100 PSI for foam system:
400 GPM at .25%      200 GPM at .50%      100 GPM at 1.0%

The 2025 grant application period for the Wildland Fire Suppression Kits has now closed. The next application period is anticipated to open in August of 2026.

Rural volunteer fire departments that serve a population of less than 10,000 and 80 percent or more of the firefighters are volunteer may apply. Kits are provided as a part of the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant from the U.S. Forest Service

Fire departments may contact Kathryn Mahan-Hooten at [email protected] or (501) 679-3183 with questions.

The Basic Wildland Fire Suppression course is offered to all fire departments. This course is a requirement in Arkansas to become a Firefighter I. To schedule a class, please call the RFP Instructor Regina Gregory at (479) 214-3981.

Fire departments may request federal excess property through the RFP office. FFP equipment is available for fire protection and emergency response only. The department is required to place the equipment in-service within six months of receipt and keep in-service for one year. Once all requirements have been met title to FFP property will pass to the fire department. To view a full list of requirements please refer to the cooperative agreement. FFP is provided in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Fire departments may also ‘shop’ small FFP items that are available in the warehouse during normal business hours. Departments that are further away may call to inquire about warehouse inventory.

 All FEPP and FFP equipment still under restriction is subject to inventory when requested.

• Equipment Request Form (151.84 KB)
• Disposal Request Form (147.05 KB)

Fire departments may request federal excess property through the RFP office. FEPP equipment is available for fire protection only. The department is required to place the equipment in-service within six months of receipt and maintain it in operable condition for the entirety of its possession. Title or ownership of FEPP does not pass to the fire department. Once the equipment can no longer be used, the fire department must return it to the RFP office. FEPP is provided in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service.

 All FEPP and FFP equipment still under restriction is subject to inventory when requested.

• Equipment Request Form (151.84 KB)
• Disposal Request Form (147.05 KB)

At the request of the fire department, the RFP shop can service, repair, and re-furbish FFP and FEPP equipment upon initial allocation. A portion of this service is provided in cooperation with the Arkansas Correctional Industries. While RFP does not charge for labor, all expenses incurred are the responsibility of the fire department. All services are subject to availability.

The following items are available in the RFP Warehouse.
Note: The RFP Program does not hold available items. Website updates may be delayed – please contact the RFP office for current stock and quantity available.

• Field Packs
• Assault Packs
• N95 Masks
• Hand Tools
• Ammo Cans
• Intrenching Shovels
• Boots sizes 5 – 14 (including some wides)