Little Rock Firefighters,

This old fire station housed Engine #2 and remained active until 1959. The firehouse was considered a Craftsman series of architecture. There is a great picture of the firehouse back in the day in the Always Vigilant Little Rock Bravest 2002 Yearbook, page 132. It shows Engine 2 and the crew out in front of the station.

I would like to thank all the IAFF Local #34 members that came out all of the days to help make and bring back history with this huge project! Also, the board members that helped and provided lunch and drinks. And of course Capt. Johnny Reep, where would we be without Capt. Reep keeping the HISTORY and TRADITION of LRFD alive??!!

We have a long way to go, but look how far we have came thus far!!! 

(many more pictures under the "photo gallery")

Thanks everyone!

We have some new items in the Local #34 store at the Union Hall!  We just got in some knit beanie watch caps and knit beanie caps (skull caps) $10 each (Union made in the USA).  We also have some all metal hitch covers $25 and some license plate frames $4. 

IAFF Local #34 family is extremely sad, Bobby Montgomery passed away Jan. 23rd.  Bobby you are missed, but never forgotten.

There was a wonderful turnout  at Bobby's services, what a great example of how many lifes Bobby was a part of.  There were so many people and so much love in that funeral home, I'm not sure we could have put many more people in there.

God Bless You Bobby and your family!  Please keep his family, friends, and Local #34 in your prayers.

Little Rock Firefighters,

On January 15, 2010 IAFF Local #34  honored two brother firefighters that were killed Jan. 15th, 1972 at 3rd and Main, during a collapse.  Those we lost that cold night were Jerry J. Jacobs age 29, Driver Truck 4 and Eric E. Oliver, age 30, Driver Engine 5.  There were also 7 members injured during the collapse:  Gene Tucker, Ray Cross, Tommy Allen, Phil Filiatreau, William Hallenbeck, Charles Gilmer, and James Penny.

Thanks to everyone that came out to help honor these two brothers.  Thanks also to all the Honor/Color Guard that was a part of this great ceremony.  Alan Tetkoskie of Local #35 did another wonderful job, Local #34 really appreciates him coming out to honor our fallen.  Big Thank You to retired Capt. Johnny Reep for coming out and saying a few words about the fire/collapse that LRFD and Local #34 will never forget.  (more photos are under the "photo gallery")

Lt. David Curlin of the Pine Bluff Fire Dept./Local #14 was critically injured this morning when he was struck and trapped by a steel beam during a reported collapse during a commercial structure fire early this morning.  Brother Curlin had surgery at UAMS.  He suffered multiple injuries during the collapse and additional surgeries will be required in the coming days.

The fire was at the Clements Office Center on Main Street in Pine Bluff.  Please keep Brother Curlin and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Little Rock Firefighters,

The Color Guard did another great job representing IAFF Local #34 and the Little Rock Fire Department by leading the Little Rock Christmas Parade.  Would like to thank my boy Decatur for helping me hold the official parade banner.  More photos under photo gallery.

Thanks guys for all the hard work!

Little Rock Firefighters,

Young and old had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas at the BIG HOUSE!  Be sure to check out all the pictures from the party under "photo gallery".

A big THANK YOU to Cindy Bell for once again working her magic and doing all the hard work putting the party together.  The E-board would also like to give the crews at Central Fire Station a thank you for all the help they do each and every year, with set up and cooking.

Local #34 had another fun tailgate.  We had a great time and many members came out.  The Color Guard did awesome to help open the game with class and style.  Thanks to the members and friends that helped set up and tear down.  Be sure to check out photos, under the "photo gallery". 

Little Rock Firefighters,

Some of our Local 34 members pulled a woman and child from their sinking SUV along 7th street in downtown Little Rock during flash flooding Thursday night (Oct. 29th).  Capt. Springer was in charge while Acting Driver Lear-Sadowsky and Probationary Firefighter Barber entered the water, made their way to the SUV, and broke a window to get the woman and child out of the vehicle.  Another person was on the scene and jumped in to help while Engine 1 was arriving on the scene.  The whole event was seen live on KARK 4 News at 10:00pm!  Without the brave efforts of our brothers on Engine 1, this incident could have ended very badly.  Those rescued came by the firehouse the following morning to say thanks.  Great job guys!  Check out the video, the link is on the right under "Important Links", Water Rescue.

One of Little Rock's bravest was laid to rest Saturday, Oct. 24th.  Firefighter Dustin Werner was a Little Rock Firefighter and member of IAFF Local #34.  He passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21st after suddenly collapsing while jogging off duty.  Not only did Brother Werner serve the citizens of Little Rock, he also served the nation. Dustin is a Chief Warrant Officer in the Arkansas Army National Guard.  In 2006 he served a tour of duty in Iraq and flew Black Hawk helicopters.  Most recently he became a C-26 fixed wing pilot for the Joint Forces Headquarters of the Arkansas National Guard.  He was one of just a few pilots qualified in Arkansas to fly the "flying cigar", which the C-26 is sometimes called. 

Dustin was assigned to Engine 15 "B" shift of the Little Rock Fire Department.  One of the busiest engine companies in the state of Arkansas.

Brother Werner was born May 8, 1976, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  He studied criminal justice at Pensacola Christian College.  Dustin wrestled for four years in college and was a three-time national champion.  Dustin graduated with a degree in criminal justice in 1999, he then moved to Ward, Arkansas.

Dustin and his wife have a young daughter, son, and they are expecting another child in March.  Please continue to keep Dustin's family and the crews at Station 15 in your thoughts and prayers. 

Anyone who would like to send letters of condolences or would like to donate to Werner's family love offering fund, please send to Local #34, 8619 Chicot Road, Little Rock, AR 72209.  Please make checks out to the Dustin Werner Fund.

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers,

IAFF Local 34, Little Rock Firefighters

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Engine 15 /Truck 15 "B" shift, those that worked side by side every third day with fallen brother, Firefighter Dustin Werner.  We all will continue to pray for "B" shift, Dustin's family, and all the crews at firehouse 15. 

Thank You to the Little Rock Fire Department Honor/Color Guard and all the members that helped plan the funeral services.

Thanks so very much to Brother Alan Tetkoskie of Local #35, North Little Rock and Brother Ty Damron of Local #3718, Jonesboro for playing the bag pipes to honor our fallen brother.

The E-board is making the rounds and presenting 100% firehouses with certificates from the International!  Congratulations on all the firehouses that are 100%!  If anyone needs help recruiting future members give a E-board member a call.  We are at a all time high with 368 IAFF Local #34 members!  More photos in "photo gallery".

Color Guard presents Colors at the EAM State Conference in North Little Rock.

Thanks to all the members on and off duty that came to Central Fire Station Sept. 11th to honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice.  Thanks also goes out to the Honor/Color Guard that did a great job.    Special Thanks goes to these individuals and companies for their hard work and generous donations:  Retired Assistant Chief J.T. Cantrell, Robin Tittle/Casco, Retired Battalion Chief W.A. Davis, Metropolitan Fire Extinguisher, Discount Trophies, Firefighter Jerald Tarvin, Cairns Helmets, and BK Moulding.  More pictures in "photo gallery" and on Arkansasonline.com.

Thanks to all the members that came out and Station #18 for throwing Larry Solloway a retirement party.  Everyone had a good time and Larry even let us sign has axe!  Thanks Larry for all the years of service in the Little Rock Fire Dept. and IAFF Local #34 (5/15/76--8/28/09)!  More pics. in "photo gallery".

Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Boot Fest 2009!  Thanks to the members that came out and volunteered.  Capt. Reep appreciates those members that came out and supported the memorial.  Few more pictures in "photo gallery".

Razorback Fans,

We had a good turnout for the first Razorback Tailgate!  I think everyone got enough great food and drink.  The big siren sounded great also!  Hope to see even more members out Nov. 21st for a fun time.  The Little Rock Firefighters Color Guard will be presenting the Colors at the game. 

Come out and visit, Nov. 21st.

Little Rock Firefighters,

The E-Board announced at the August City Board meeting the success of our fundraisers this year.  We showed them the $44,000.01 MDA check and $32,000.00 Camp Sunshine/ACH check.  We also invited the Board Members, Mayor, and City Manager out to Camp Sunshine.

Great job on giving back to the community in so many ways!

Little Rock Firefighers,

Lots of fun had by all at Camp Sunshine again this year.  Many fun activities and the Camp was at a new location, Camp Aldersgate.  Many thanks to Pam, Greta, and their crew on organizing.  We had many of Local #34 members volunteering and also other Locals around the state pitched in.  Our dedicated counselors Evans, White, Kotch, and Gunther were back again this year.  Keith Fulmore was also back working hard.  We had apparatus come out also, again a huge hit with the children.  Many more pictures are under the "photo gallery". 

Thanks again to everyone that helped at camp, another great job by Local #34!  If you never attended, think about it next year, very rewarding and the kids love seeing our members out at camp.

The 17th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament was a huge success!  A record breaking $13, 043.65 was raised this year!  New this year was a silent auction, it was a big hit and raised much money.  Thanks so much to all the players and volunteers.  We had a great number of generous sponsors in both money and prizes for our raffle/silent auction.  Looking forward to seeing everyone out again next year for a fun time and great fundraiser for Arkansas Children's Hospital Burn Center.

Ethan Kotch was one of the big winners of Local #34's Scholarship drawing!  Congratulations Ethan and study hard!  Congratulations to father Steve also!

Congratulations to Neal Grumbine!  One of the big winners of Local #34's Scholarship.  I'm sure Keith is excited as his boy!  Thanks to all the members that participated.

Little Rock Firefighters,

Please read the attached document from the IAFF, this is important information on the Collective Bargaining Bill.