About PMVFD
The Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (PMVFD) and Community is a rural, heavily forested area in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and serves an area of about 36 square miles. There are approximately 240 homes with a population of 500 to 600 full and part-time residents.
The PMVFD district is about 85% forest with no industrial activity. It is bordered on three sides by Bull Shoals Lake which is controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake provides water for fighting fires.
The annual membership fee is $50 per household and is not sufficient to cover all operating expenses. Consequently, the PMVFD is always in need of other financial assistance.
Latest News
Pine Mountain VFD to hold annual Member’s Meeting
The Pine Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will hold its annual Members Meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the Pine Mountain VFD Training and Events Center, 10 MC8004, Yellville.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect members to the Board of Directors and discuss new business, issues, or concerns raised by the members. The following members have submitted the required Notice of Intent to run for a position on the Board of Directors: Jennifer Golightly, Gerri Parr, and John Parr.
All members are reminded that in accordance with Article IV, Section 2 of the Bylaws, members who will not be attending in person may vote by absentee ballot.
Absentee ballots may be obtained from the department’s website at https://pinemountainvfd.org/forms/ or by requesting one from the Secretary or Treasurer by email at info@pinemountainvfd.org All absentee ballots must be submitted to the Secretary before the Members Meeting is called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16.
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PMVFD Newsletter
On or about November 14 each year, a post card/flyer will be mailed to all known residents within the PMVFD fire district. It will inform you that the annual PMVFD newsletter will be posted for viewing on this website about December 1, and that anyone who wants a hard copy can ask for one. The flyer can also be used to submit dues and updated contact information.
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Fire Dues
2024 Fire Dues (membership fees) of $50 were due January 1, 2024. Members who have paid the annual fee receive fire protection services at no additional cost. Non-members may be charged for fire services at hourly rates established by the state of Arkansas for VFD personnel and equipment
Calendar of Events
2024
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September
09/22/2024
First day of Autumn
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October
10/10/2024
EMR and Fire Fighter meeting. EMR – 6:00 PM; FF – 7:00 PM. Fire Station 1 Training and Events Center.
10/12/2024
EMR/FF Training
8:00 or 9:00 a.m.
CONTACT: Doug Hagee 479-206-0350 or Ron Dana, 870-656-8870
10/16/2024
Annual Member’s Meeting
Pine Mountain Community and Events Center
Wednesday – 7:00 PM.
If you have paid annual dues, you are a member. Feel free to attend.
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Notices
Attention Volunteers
Thanks Jim Miller for updating our volunteer sign. It looks great!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical responder, contact us now. It’s fun…you’ll make friends…and it feels good to serve the community.
Burn Ban
There are no burn bans in Marion County. Please check back on this website for updates, and observe any bans with maximum care. Click here for the current Burn Ban status.
CPR Training open to all residents
Any resident within the PMVFD fire district can sign up for CPR training. Please contact Mary Beauchamp to sign up or to get more information: (314-223-0231) or email: MaryB@pinemountainvfd.org. You can also contact Carole Peterson (870-436-8010) or any other Board member. There is no cost for taking the course, however, if you complete the course successfully and want to have a certification card from the American Heart Association, the cost is $6.00.
Open Burning Information
Some homeowners in our fire district have asked what they should do BEFORE they start open burning of brush piles, leaves and yard waste. Here are some suggestions from Doug Hagee, Fire Chief:
- Notify MC Sheriff’s Dept 870-449-4236 & AR Forestry 800-830-8015.
- The property owner must light the fire and BE PRESENT during the burn.
- Don’t burn if windy or when burn ban signs are up (click top of this page).
- Burning of household trash or manmade materials is illegal
- Take precautions to ensure containment of fire or you could be liable.
- Be careful when burning around structures.
- Be sure fire is completely out before leaving the burn area.
- IMMEDIATELY phone MC Dispatcher (911) if fire gets out of control.
- If you have questions, phone Doug Hagee or Ron Dana.
- Phone Doug, 479-206-0350 or Ron, 870-656-8870 if you need help.
Note to homeowners who have an emergency generator
In the event of a structure fire, the power company will turn off the electrical power to the building. However, many emergency generators start automatically when the power is cut and will continue to provide power to the structure. If you have a self-starting, emergency generator, please alert responding firefighters of its existence. If you can safely shut the generator off, please do so.