A nearby neighbor told KNWA/FOX24 crews that she heard a loud “boom” noise around 2 o’clock.

“First responders from the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office, Hardy Police Department, and Hardy Fire Department answered the call for a life-saving rescue amid rapidly rising waters.”

The fire caused extensive damage to one room and resulted in smoke damage to another. A room below sustained water damage.

For Pulaski County Sheriff’s Deputy Austin Perry, National First Responders Day is more than a date on the calendar; it’s a reminder of why he chose to serve.

For the third year in a row, Gentry Fire Chief Vester Cripps is teaching a two-semester emergency response course at the high school.

VIDEO: From fallen leaves to dried-out grass, Saline County Emergency Managers say it’s the prime time for wildfires. And it’s not just the fuels, it’s the weather.

When Jonesboro fire crews arrived, they were “met with heavy smoke, high heat, and fire venting from the roof.”

VIDEO: Mayor Frank Scott Jr. and the Little Rock City Board of Directors gathered at City Hall to announce the city’s next Fire Department Chief.

The city said this marks the second time the Fort Smith Fire Department has been selected for the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.

Willhite said the department feels like family and that teamwork keeps firefighters strong during emergencies.