01/24/2026
The Maumelle Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the death of Firefighter Caleb Sackhoff, who passed away while off duty on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Firefighter Sackhoff joined the department in August, 2024, and proudly served the community as a member of Engine Company 1 (B-Shift). Firefighter Sackhoff was a graduate of Firefighter Standards Class 2024-E at the Arkansas Fire Training Academy, where he earned the Academic Achievement Award. He was also a licensed Emergency Medical Technician.
"Firefighter Sackhoff was dependable and energetic," said Fire Chief Beau Buford. "This is a heartbreaking loss for our department and our community. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and with our members as they grieve the loss of one of their own."
Firefighter Sackhoff is the son of Maumelle Police Captain Jeff Sackhoff. Maumelle Mayor Caleb Norris said, “This loss is an enormous tragedy for our police and fire departments. Our city mourns with them and the Sackhoff family. “
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for FIREFIGHTER CALEB SACKHOFF. Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30 also at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Conway.
