Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department

The Huntsville Fire Department was organized shortly after WWII and formally recognized by the Insurance Services Office, the organization that establishes Public Protection Classifications, and the state of Arkansas in 1953.  Since its inception, it has been staffed by volunteers within the community to respond to emergency situations ranging from fires, to medical calls, to water rescues, vehicle extrications, and high angle rope rescues.  The members pride themselves on being aggressive with fire attacks, compassionate with medical assists, and ever ready to meet the challenges of those in imminent danger.  The Huntsville Fire Department currently holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 3.

The department has been under the command of the following chiefs, starting with the current chief:

  • Kevin Shinn
  • Blaine Coger
  • Lee Grady
  • Jeremy Shinn
  • Lucas Myer
  • Terry Phillips
  • Charles Coger
  • Randy Shinn
  • Fred Ed Northcross, III
  • Gene Shinn
  • Jack Scott
  • Steve Spurlock
  • Charles Gurley
  • Floyd Roberts
  • Ted Sutton

*A special thanks to Randy Shinn for providing the above information.

Interested In Becoming a Volunteer?

The Huntsville Fire Department is always looking for good people to join the team. Volunteers are needed at all skill levels.  If you have any questions about joining, please email Chief Kevin Shinn using the button below.

Our Fire District

The interactive map can be utilized to confirm the fire district in which your property lies.  Type in the address or zoom in on the map to locate the residence.  Click on the district and the name of the department will appear.