Draft:Travis Harp
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Travis Harp is an American firefighter and Republican politician serving as a member of the Bella Vista City Council, representing Ward 1, Position 1 in Bella Vista, Arkansas.[1]
Political career
[edit]Harp was elected to the Bella Vista City Council in 2025 and has focused on issues related to business development and city governance.[2] He has publicly supported reducing fees and permits for small businesses within the city.[3]
In 2024, Harp drew regional media attention during the Bella Vista City Council runoff election when he was endorsed by his opponent, a move covered by several outlets including 5NEWS and KNWA/FOX24.[4][5]
Firefighting career
[edit]Outside of politics, Harp works as a firefighter/paramedic in Arkansas and has earned the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) and Chief Emergency Medical Services Officer (CEMSO) certifications from the Center for Public Safety Excellence.[6]
He was promoted to lieutenant in 2023 and has participated in community safety and training initiatives, including tornado response and active shooter preparedness.[7][8][9][10][11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ City Council. City of Bella Vista. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Letter: Actions speak louder than words. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. November 20, 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Ballotpedia. Travis Harp (Bella Vista City Council Ward 1 Position 1, Arkansas, candidate 2024). Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Bella Vista City Council member endorses opponent in runoff. 5NEWS. December 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Candidates for Bella Vista City Council to face off Dec. 3. KNWA FOX24. November 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ CPC Designees – Credentialing Directory. Center for Public Safety Excellence. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
- ^ Firefighter Travis Harp promoted to lieutenant. Eagle Observer. September 19, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Gravette Fire Department change: City limits pay fire dues. 5NEWS. October 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Gravette first responders recognized for Benton County tornado response. 5NEWS. May 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Intense training prepares officers for dramatic incidents. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. July 4, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ Benton County first responders receive active shooting training at Gravette High School. KNWA FOX24. August 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2025.
- ^ New OSHA rules may impact local volunteer fire departments if implemented. KNWA FOX24. March 2024. Retrieved October 9, 2025.