
In 2023, the fire department logged 45,203 training hours and trained in HazMat, technical rescue, emergency medical response, and structural firefighter training.
The Bentonville Fire Training Tower opened in May 2023.
This 5-story training facility is vital for the training of our firefighters. They train in a clean environment and replicate the training for all three shifts for consistency. Each floor presents different training scenarios firefighters might encounter in a live situation. The training facility allows reduced environmental impact for training with simulated smoke. This facility was paid for with funding from the 2021 bond extension.