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Bryant Fire Department

Bryant, AR · Saline County

Address
312 Roya Ln, Bryant, AR, 72022 2582
6Stations
50Personnel

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About Bryant Fire Department

Bryant Fire Department operates out of three strategically placed stations across the city, running a fleet of engines, aerial trucks, and specialized rescue apparatus to keep response times short across its service area. Every firefighter on the roster is cross-trained in emergency medical services, reflecting the department's stated commitment to hitting the critical four-minute window on medical calls in addition to fire suppression and rescue work.

Beyond emergency response, the department runs an active public education program, sending crews into schools, HOA meetings, churches, and local businesses to teach fire safety, home escape planning, and prevention. That prevention focus, paired with a modern apparatus fleet that includes a 2025 Rosenbauer aerial and a 2024 Rosenbauer rescue pumper, has helped the department earn a Class 1 ISO rating within Bryant city limits, placing it among the top rated departments in the country.

MissionWe protect lives and property through fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, and fire prevention and public education.

How to get hired

Bryant Fire Department hires through an annual new-hire testing process rather than posting individual firefighter openings year-round. Announcement dates for the application window are posted on the department's Facebook page, in local news outlets, and through the Fire Mail distributed by the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.

Requirements

  • Complete a written examination
  • Pass a physical agility exam
  • Complete an interview

Hiring process

  1. Submit an application during the annual testing window
  2. Written exam
  3. Physical agility exam
  4. Interview
  5. Placement on a hiring roster (maintained for approximately one year) from which candidates are selected as openings arise

Leadership & hiring contacts

Brandon Futch
Fire Chief
Paul Cristler
Battalion Chief
Cindy Bell
Executive Administrative Assistant

Frequently asked questions

How do I become a firefighter with Bryant Fire Department?

Bryant Fire Department conducts new hire testing annually. Application dates are posted on the department's Facebook page, in local news outlets, and through the Fire Mail from the Arkansas Fire Training Academy.

What is the hiring process for Bryant Fire Department?

Candidates complete a written exam, a physical agility exam, and an interview. Successful candidates are placed on a hiring roster, which is typically maintained for about one year, and are selected as openings arise.

How many fire stations does Bryant Fire Department operate?

The department operates three stations: Station 1 (headquarters) at 312 Roya Ln, Station 2 at 1601 South Reynolds Rd, and Station 3 at 2620 Northlake Rd.

What is Bryant Fire Department's ISO rating?

Bryant Fire Department holds a Class 1/9 ISO rating within Bryant city limits (Class 2/9 for the Springhill Fire Protection District), placing it among the top-rated departments in the nation.