July 2010

All equipment needs should be submitted on request forms available from AFC District Offices.

Wildland Fire Reporting Numbers
To report a wildfire anywhere, anytime in Arkansas, call the Arkansas Forestry Commission 24-hour dispatch center at 1-800-468-8834. To report a prescribed burn, call 1-800-830-8015.

Loans
The Arkansas Forestry Commission interest-free loan procedures are:

1. Those who have an existing loan with the AFC will not be able to apply for another loan until one year after their old loan is paid off.

2. Only one loan will be allowed at a time. The 25 percent down payment is still required.

3. Payments on loans made after July 1, 2004, will be made quarterly instead of biannually.

4. Terms for pay offs will be as follows:

a. Loans from $0 - 4,999......1 year
b. Loans from $5,000 - 9,999 ...... 2 years
c. Loans from $10,000 - 15,000 ......3 years

5. Only one truck will be financed at a time.

For addtional information, contact Robert Summerville at (501) 679-3183.

DOD Firefighter Program
The required forms for applying for a DOD truck are now available online. Click here to download a copy of the forms. All forms must be completed and sent to Greenbrier.

For more information, contact Randy Pogue at (501) 679-3186.

VFA Fire Assistance Grant
Applications are now being accepted from volunteer fire departments for a 50/50 matching grant. The application period is from June 7 to July 6, 2010. Contact your local AFC office for more information.