Kensett Volunteer Fire Department

03/08/2026

The burn ban has been lifted.

02/22/2026

Jesse Whitney received his retirement plaque today. Congratulations again brother and thanks again for 26 years of service. You deserved this and enjoy your retirement.

02/19/2026

White county is under a burn ban as of 12:00 pm 2/19/2026.

02/04/2026

We would like to wish a Happy Retirement to Jesse Whitney who has served his community with integrity, passion and dedication for 26 years in all kinds of firefighting roles. Thank you for what you have done for this department and community. You deserve this and we wish you well!
Today also happens to be his birthday. So Happy Birthday from all of us!

01/24/2026

These are your main roads in Kensett as of 6am. 1/24/26

If you do not have to get out today, please stay home.

According to our local meteorologist we have freezing rain, sleet and more snow moving in all day today. This will allow for more dangerous road conditions.

Friendly reminder with road conditions, response times may be slower than normal.

Stay warm, wear multiple layers if outside and if you need us give us a shout.

01/23/2026

We are no longer under a burn ban.

01/14/2026

We are now officially under a burn ban. Please do not burn.

01/13/2026

White county will be under a burn ban tomorrow morning 01/14/2026 effective at 8:00 AM.

11/19/2025

Mark your calendars!
December 13th 630pm
We can’t wait to see yall!

10/31/2025

Come see us by city hall in Kensett.

We’ll be here trick or trunk a treating til 8.

10/08/2025

⚠️🔥 IF YOU ARE DOING A CONTROL BURN 🔥⚠️

Hey there, rookie! Please give your local Fire Department a holler and call White County Dispatch to let them know what's going on.

Info needed:
* Location
* Time
* What you're burning (no, 'my ex's stuff' is not an acceptable answer)

If you're in Kensett Volunteer Fire District, feel free to send a message.

Number for dispatch 501-279-6279

09/20/2025

We hope to see you all tomorrow!
Saturday 9/20

Family, Friends, Community

🍂 Fall Fest is making a comeback for Kensett! 🍂

Gather your family and assemble a team. Let's determine which team can pull a fire truck the farthest!

Afterwards, explore the vendors, grab some food, and enjoy the company.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please message us here or contact one of the numbers below.

We look forward to seeing you soon!