The 2023 Act 833 application period for Arkansas fire departments opened January 1 and will close June 30. Act 833 of 1992, “Funding for Fire Departments,” is administered by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board and requires all Arkansas fire departments to become certified in order to be eligible for funding. Certification requirements include possession of a NFPA 1901-compliant fire suppression apparatus, a minimum of six active members with 16 hours of certification training, and personal protective equipment for all active members.
Act 833 application forms are available through the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management website at dps.arkansas.gov. For log-in credentials or for more information, please contact State Fire Coordinator Louis Eckelhoff at 501-683-6781 or [email protected].
