NEBCO Fire-EMS

02/19/2026

Please do not burn today.

02/19/2026

FYI.

Pea Ridge National Military Park will conduct prescribed fire operations Friday through Sunday, February 20 to 22, subject to weather conditions falling within the parameters of prescribed fire prescriptions. To assure visitor safety, some areas inside the park, including roads and trails, may be closed while fire operations are taking place and for a short period after completion.

Weather conditions permitting, up to 450 acres of fields and forest will be burned to maintain and restore the historic landscape of the battlefield area. The reduction of available fire fuels and invasive plant species are additional goals of the prescribed fire operation.

Though fire managers make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to surrounding communities, smoke-sensitive individuals may want to avoid outside activities on the day(s) of the operation.

For additional information on whether prescribed fire operations will occur on any given day, please call the park’s Visitor Center at (479) 451-8122.

02/19/2026

The burn ban has been extended.

The Benton County Fire Marshal has EXTENDED the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/20/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

02/18/2026

The burn ban has been extended for another 24hrs

The Benton County Fire Marshal has extended the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/19/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire.../burn-ban-information/

02/17/2026

Early voting begins in the NEBCO Community Center February 23rd-27th from 8 am to 8 pm. If you have specific questions regarding the elections, please contact the Benton County Election Commission at 479-271-1049 or visit their website at https://bentoncountyar.gov/election-commission/

02/17/2026

We are officially under a burn ban!

The Benton County Fire Marshal has issued a 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban through 2/18/26 at 7:30AM.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information:https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/

02/10/2026

🌶️ Still Time to Sign Up! 🌶️
NEBCO Fire-EMS 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off is heating up!

👩‍🍳 $75 to enter your chili
🏢 $150 to sponsor a booth — we’ll even provide the cook!

Spots are still available, so don’t miss out.
Come compete, sponsor, and support NEBCO Fire-EMS! 🚒🔥

02/04/2026

🌶️🔥 NEBCO Fire-EMS 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off – Spots Still Available! 🔥🌶️

Think your chili has what it takes? Or want to get your business in front of the community in a fun (and delicious) way?

We still have cook team & sponsor booth spots open for our 20th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
📍 NEBCO Community Center – Garfield, AR

👩‍🍳 Entry Options:

✅ $75 – Provide your own cook
✅ $150 – Sponsor a booth & we’ll provide a cook for you

This is a great opportunity to:
🌟 Promote your business or organization
🌟 Connect with the community
🌟 Support your local volunteer fire department
🌟 Compete for bragging rights (and trophies!)

🍰 We also need:

Dessert donations for the event day!

❤️ All proceeds go directly to NEBCO Volunteer Fire Department to help fund equipment, fuel, and lifesaving services for our district.

Interested or have questions?
📞 479-359-3134 (M–F, 8am–4pm)
📧 jbland@nebcofireems.org

Come be part of the fun — we can’t wait to see everyone there!

01/27/2026

🌶️🔥 Chili Cook-Off Countdown! 🔥🌶️

The Chili Cook-Off is just ONE MONTH away, and we still have open spots to compete! 🏆
Now’s the time to jump in — whether you want to cook, sponsor, or volunteer, we’d love to have you!

👉 Interested in competing, sponsoring, or volunteering?
📞 Contact our office at 479-359-3134

🍰 Sweet call-out: We are also in need of dessert donations for the event — homemade treats are always a crowd favorite!

Don’t miss out on a fun-filled day of great food, friendly competition, and community support. Let’s make this year’s Chili Cook-Off the best one yet! ❤️🚒

01/24/2026

The burn ban has been lifted.

The Benton County Fire Marshal has lifted the 24-hour burn ban.

01/12/2026

Come help us celebrate 20 years of the Annual NEBCO Chili Cook-Off, Saturday, February 28, 2026! We are currently accepting teams and sponsors for the competition. Please contact us at 479-359-3134 or email us at office@nebcofireems.org for more information. Chili Cook-Off is always a great time, and we appreciate your support!

01/12/2026

The Burn Ban has been continued.

The Benton County Fire Marshal has EXTENDED the 24-Hour Countywide Burn Ban until further notice.

No outdoor, open burning is permitted.

For more information: https://bentoncountyar.gov/fire-marshal/burn-ban-information/