Tulsa Fire Department

Thirty years ago today, Tulsa Fire Department Academy Class of 1996 began a journey defined by service, sacrifice and a commitment to protecting the people of Tulsa.

On September 16, 1996, these recruits started their careers with TFD. Three decades later, three members of that class are still answering the call: Deputy Chief of Field Operations Brent Goins, Captain Matt Shearer and Captain Roger Schafer.

We also want to congratulate Broken Arrow Fire Chief Jeremy Moore, a member of the Class of ’96, on 30 years of service to the fire service.

To the members of Class of ’96 who have retired, thank you for the years you gave to this department and our community. And to Brent, Matt and Roger, thank you for three decades of continued service and for the example you continue to set for those who follow.

Congratulations, Class of ’96, on 30 years of service!

Air Delivery: More Than Just Food
Tulsa Tech – Lemley Memorial Campus
Wednesday, September 23rd from 6-7:30 PM

What if the fastest first responder in Tulsa wasn't a truck, but a drone?

Tulsa Fire Department is already redefining emergency response with Drone as a First Responder for specialty rescue, and large-incident support. Now, we're partnering with Manna Air Delivery, the Ireland-based leader in autonomous drone delivery, to push that vision further: getting medical supplies, critical equipment, and life-saving resources to Tulsans faster than ever before.

Join Tulsa FD and Manna Air Delivery for a hands-on look at how air delivery is reshaping emergency response, logistics, and everyday life, and what it means for Tulsa's bold goal of becoming the safest big city in America.

Request to join, space is limited.

https://luma.com/usugibew

It’s National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week. The Mobile Integrated Health Teams are at Double Shot Coffee Company visiting with the community about how our MIH teams are making meaningful change by meeting people where they are.
We will be here until 10, stop by and say hello!

Yesterday, we climbed for those who could not.

With every step, we remembered the firefighters, law enforcement officers, and civilians who went toward danger on September 11, 2001, while so many others were trying to escape it.

Tulsa firefighters, firefighters from surrounding communities, and our brothers and sisters in law enforcement climbed together, carrying the weight of a day that changed our country and the lives of countless families forever.

Tulsa Firefighters Local 176 spent countless hours preparing for this event, making sure every detail reflected the honor and respect these heroes deserve. Their dedication helped create a moment where we could pause, remember, and never lose sight of the sacrifice behind the names.

We climbed for the 343 firefighters of the FDNY.

We climbed for the NYPD and Port Authority officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We climbed for every first responder who answered the call.

And we climbed for the families who woke up on September 11th never knowing that their lives would forever be divided into before and after.

Twenty-five years later, their stories still matter. Their sacrifice still matters. Their families still matter.

Yesterday, we climbed.

Yesterday, we remembered.

And yesterday, as we have for 25 years, we said their names without ever needing to say the words:

Never Forget.

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

We remember the lives taken on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends and communities forever changed by that day.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other first responders who ran toward danger when others were trying to escape it.

We remember the people inside the World Trade Center and the Pentagon who faced unimaginable circumstances, and the passengers aboard Flight 93 who found the courage to fight back.

We also remember the countless people who helped others that day, and the responders who carried the physical and emotional effects of September 11 for years afterward.

For those who made the ultimate sacrifice, those who served, those who survived, and those who continue to carry the weight of that day:

We remember you. We honor you. We will never forget.

BURN BAN EXTENDED

The Tulsa County burn ban has been extended through Monday, September 21, 2026, due to continued extreme fire danger.

The ban includes the City of Tulsa. No outdoor burning or open flames are permitted while the ban is in effect.

Certain events have received special approval from the Tulsa Fire Department after our Fire Prevention team carefully reviewed safety plans and site conditions. Precautions such as controlled discharge areas and measures to prevent fire spread significantly reduced the risk.

For the Labor Day event at the stadium, the display was contained inside the stadium, with a fire crew on standby. The approval was an attempt to accommodate a planned event on short notice while maintaining appropriate safety measures.

The burn ban remained, and remains, in effect. These approvals were not a blanket exemption from the ban.

Please continue to follow the burn ban and help us prevent wildfires and protect our community.

Meeting People Where They Are

Chief Justin Lemery joined LeAnne Taylor on News On 6 this morning to talk about Tulsa Fire Department’s Mobile Integrated Health programs and how we’re finding new ways to help people beyond the traditional 911 response.

Through programs like CARES, TFD works with patients who frequently use emergency services, connecting them with the right resources and support. The results are making a difference, including a 70% reduction in high-utilizer calls in just three months.

It’s another example of how TFD is working with community partners to provide the right care, at the right time, for the people who need it most.

Tulsa Fire Department marks 10 years of mobile health care The program helps Tulsans address health needs before they become 911 emergencies, with clients seeing major reductions in emergency calls.

Last night was one of those nights that reminds us what being a firefighter is all about.

At Tulsa Technology Center’s Lemley Campus, we celebrated the achievements of 29 Tulsa Fire Department members who have taken the next step in their careers and in their service to our community.

The room was filled with family, smiles, hugs and so much pride. Behind every new badge was countless hours of preparation, hard work and sacrifice, and behind every firefighter stood family and friends who helped them along the way.

We recognized:
-20 new Captains
- 7 Staff Officers
- 1 Assistant Chief
- 1 Deputy Chief

These badges represent leadership, responsibility and the trust placed in each of these individuals.

To everyone who was recognized last night, congratulations. You earned this moment, and we’re incredibly proud of you.

And to the families who stood beside them: this celebration belongs to you, too.

Labor Day weekend is almost here, and today’s safety conversation was all about being prepared and staying safe.

On today’s weekly safety radio show, Tulsa Fire Department joined Tulsa Police, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office, City of Tulsa Communications, Tulsa Flyer and community leader Vicente Ruiz at Que Buena Tulsa for our public safety partners to talk about some of the biggest safety concerns heading into the holiday weekend.

Fire danger: Hot, dry conditions mean a small spark can quickly become a wildfire. Avoid fires outside designated areas and make sure grill coals are completely extinguished with water.

Water safety: If you’re spending time around a pool, lake or river, make sure children are wearing properly fitted life jackets and keep a close eye on them. Stay hydrated and take breaks from the heat.

Safe driving: If you’re drinking, don’t drive. Plan ahead and designate a sober driver.

Be prepared: September is National Preparedness Month. Take a few minutes to create an emergency plan and make sure your family has an emergency kit ready.

We also talked about the importance of respect, civility and working together across our community. When public safety agencies and residents work together, everyone benefits.

Whatever your plans are this Labor Day weekend, take a few extra minutes to think about safety before you head out.

Stay safe, Tulsa!


https://quebuenatulsa.com/?powerpress_pinw=5132-podcast