Overview
Arlington is proud to have one of the most qualified and technically advanced fire departments in Shelby County and West Tennessee.

Station Number 71 is currently home to full-time firefighters and reserves who are always ready to respond at a moment's notice.

The publicly funded department covers the entire Arlington area and is dispatched by the Shelby County Fire Department. They also respond to calls alongside the Shelby County Fire Department when necessary. The Arlington Fire Department currently has an insurance rating of 6.

For contact information see the staff directory.

Fire Defense & Rescue Equipment

Snorkel 71 2004 Pierce 55-foot Aerial Articulating Boom used for Fire Operations and Rescue

Engine 71 1995 Pierce 1,000-gallon Fire Pumper Truck

Brush Truck 71 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 Off-Road Firefighting Vehicle

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Specialty Equipment & Qualifications

• Thermal imaging camera
• TAC Stick (detects live wires)
• AED (x2)
• Phoenix spreader / cutters (rescue extraction tool)
• Laptop PC enabled with software which provides site plans of business locations, detailed maps, and hydrant locations
• Two CPR instructors
• Two technical rescue instructors
• Two CERT instructors
• All personnel are state-certified firefighters and 90% are licensed EMTs