According to an announcement by the Ash Flat Fire Department, on the 13th of October their department was awarded a $75,000 grant presented by Governor Asa Hutchinson.

The grant will be used for the purchase of a tanker to aide in rural fire services in the district. Those in attendance with the Governor were State Rep. James Ratliff District 60, State Rep. Scott Baltz District 61. Senator Linda Collins Smith, Mayor Larry Fowler, Chief Stacy Horton among others.

The grant provides funding for equipment to be used in rural areas where hydrants and water supplies are not readily available.