Fire

Overview

The Mena Fire Department consists of 2 engines, 1 pumper/engine truck, 1 ladder truck, a rescue truck, and a brush truck. There are two stations in town. The main station (station #1) is location by the old armory and Station #2 is located on Main Street by Washburn’s Home Furnishings. Station #2 is an unmanned station.

Charity Contributions

Every year, the Mena Fire Department participates in “Tip the Tank,” where a firefighter will sit on toilets in the Walmart parking lot and collect money. Money raised goes to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Public Safety & Training

• Fire extinguisher training (for businesses in town including daycares)

• Fire Safety Programs at the elementary schools every year

• Girl Scout and Boy Scout fire safety training

Employees

There are 24 active firefighters (listed below), 3 full time and the rest are paid on-call.