Tulsa Fire Department

Today, A Platoon boat crews from Stations 4, 5, and 29 participated in specialized boat training at the Tulsa Wave Park alongside members of Oklahoma Task Force 1 and Texas Task Force 1. TX-TF1 members traveled from El Paso and Bryant, Texas, to train with our crews.

Training opportunities like this help sharpen critical water rescue skills in a challenging environment that better prepares our members for real-world emergencies.

Today’s training was led by Oklahoma Task Force 1 Rescue Coordinator Captain Matt Bell, OK-TF1 member Lieutenant Ryan Stephens, and OK-TF1 member and Grand River Dam Authority Lieutenant Paul Mader, whose experience and instruction provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities for everyone involved.

As always, we are extremely grateful to River Parks Authority for allowing us access to the wave park. Having the opportunity to train in moving water conditions provides invaluable experience for our firefighters and task force personnel. OK-TF1-Tulsa

Step inside Tulsa fire history during the Route 66 Capital Cruise!

The Tulsa Fire Museum is opening the doors of Tulsa’s historic Fire Alarm Building on Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM – 4 PM for a special community open house and cookout.

Located just minutes from the Capital Cruise parade route, visitors can:

🔥 Tour portions of the historic Fire Alarm Building
🚒 Check out touch-a-truck opportunities
📜 View Tulsa Fire Department artifacts and preservation projects
🍔 Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, and root beer floats
🏛 Learn about the Museum’s future plans and preservation efforts

Originally built as Tulsa’s central fire alarm headquarters, this nearly 100-year-old Art Deco landmark played a vital role in Tulsa’s emergency communications history and continues to be preserved for future generations.

Bring the family, enjoy the Route 66 festivities, and experience a unique piece of Tulsa history.

Tulsa Fire Museum
1010 E. 8th Street
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Special thanks to community partners Tulsa Firefighters Credit Union and MISSION BBQ for helping make this event possible.

Tulsa Fire Department is looking forward to connecting with the community tonight at the City of Tulsa Community Conversations event.

Stop by to ask questions, learn more about what’s happening across Tulsa, and connect with City leaders and staff. TFD will be there sharing how our Mobile Integrated Health teams are creating meaningful change by connecting residents with resources and support beyond emergency response.

We look forward to seeing you there.

📍 University of Tulsa – Allen Chapman Student Union
📅 Tuesday, May 26
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Early this morning around 7:30 a.m., Tulsa firefighters were in the middle of shift change when a 911 call came in reporting a duplex fire near East 66th Street and South Memorial Drive. Initial callers reported that people may be trapped inside.

Tulsa Fire Department crews arrived quickly to find flames coming from the downstairs kitchen area of the duplex. Firefighters from Engine 28 and Engine 23 immediately began attacking the fire while Engine 20 searched the home to make sure no one was inside.

Thankfully, the fire was brought under control in less than 20 minutes, and crews confirmed that no occupants were inside the home. Firefighters believe the fire started in the kitchen area potentially related to cooking. Investigators remain on scene working to determine the exact cause.

Cooking fires remain one of the leading causes of house fires, and incidents like this are an important reminder to:

🚒 Never leave cooking unattended

🚒 Never leave your home while food is cooking

🚒Make sure your home has working smoke alarms

🚒Call 911 immediately if you discover a fire in your home or notice a fire at a neighbor’s home

Quick action from both neighbors and firefighters helped keep this fire from becoming much worse.

Today, we remember the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and the families who continue to carry that sacrifice every day.

In observance of Memorial Day, Tulsa Fire Department Administrative and Fire & Life Safety offices will be closed. While our offices may be closed, our firefighters remain on duty 24/7, ready to serve this community whenever needed.

As you spend time with family and friends today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Yesterday, hundreds of Tulsa firefighters, both retired and active, gathered at the Tulsa Fire Department Training Center for the 13th Annual Retirees Fish Fry.

Sure, the food was outstanding, but the best part of the day was the family atmosphere. It was special seeing so many smiling faces, hearing stories from years past, and watching generations of firefighters reconnect. The bonds built through hard work, sacrifice, challenges, and shared experiences never fade.

A big thank you to Chief Perry, the District 4 crews, and everyone who worked the event to make the reunion possible. We also want to recognize the cooking team for all the hard work behind the scenes to keep the fish hot, fresh, and ready for the crowd.

After 25 years of service, Captain Brandon Wright is closing out a remarkable fire service career. His career, like his life is defined by hard work, humility, leadership, friendship, and unwavering dedication to others.

Captain Wright began his fire service journey with the Henryetta Fire Department before joining the Tulsa Fire Department on January 2, 2008. Over the years, Brandon built a reputation as the kind of firefighter everyone wanted beside them, on the truck, on the fireground and in life.

Those who worked alongside him describe him as the absolute embodiment of a firefighter. A hard worker who believed in doing things the right way. Someone country strong, mentally, physically, and intellectually. A problem solver. A “Do’er.” The kind of person who could face any challenge and work through it.

Brandon led by example. He wasn’t the loudest person in the room, but he didn’t need to be. His actions spoke for him. He taught others not only how to do the job, but how to carry themselves, work hard, stay humble, keep things light, and enjoy life along the way.

He built lifelong friendships throughout his career. Coworkers remember his sense of humor, practical jokes, and the way he kept people on their toes around the station. They remember the laughs after difficult calls and the bond that comes from serving together.

Beyond the firehouse, Brandon’s greatest pride has always been his family. He is a devoted husband and a proud father whose love and commitment to his children left a lasting impression on everyone around him. Conversations about fatherhood and family are important to him, and those who know Brandon know the respect and admiration his children have for him says everything about the man he is.

He is humble. Tougher than a night in jail. A mentor. A friend. A firefighter people called when they needed help because they knew he would show up.

Whether it was firefighting, ranching, roping, wrestling, golf, or simply helping someone who needed a hand, Brandon quietly excelled without ever seeking recognition.

Twenty-five years of service cannot be measured only by calls answered or years worked. They are measured by the people impacted, the firefighters mentored, the friendships built, and the example set for those who follow.

Captain Wright’s legacy will continue to live on throughout the Tulsa Fire Department, Tulsa citizens and the countless people fortunate enough to work beside him.

Thank you, Captain Wright, for 25 years of service, leadership, friendship, and commitment to this profession.

Congratulations on your retirement. Your impact will not be forgotten.

Yesterday, Tulsa Fire Chief Michael Baker, Deputy Chief Julie Lynn, OK-TF1 Tulsa Coordinator Matt Bell, and other members of the Tulsa contingent of Oklahoma Task Force 1 were at the State Capitol as Governor Kevin Stitt signed House Bills 3831 and 4043 into law.

These bills provide critical funding and support that will significantly enhance Oklahoma Task Force 1’s training, equipment, readiness, and operational capabilities for future disaster responses.

Special thanks to the legislators who authored and championed these bills:
• HB 3831 — Rep. Stan May, Reps. Miller & Stewart, Sen. Haste, and Sen. Hicks
• HB 4043 — Reps. Trey Caldwell & John Kane, Sen. Hall, Sen. Haste, Sen. Hicks, and Rep. Judd Strom

This legislation is a major investment in the safety of Oklahomans and strengthens our ability to respond when communities need us most.

We appreciate the continued support from state leaders, partners, and everyone who worked to help make this possible.

Fire Alarm Reduction Program

Over the past several weeks, the Tulsa Fire Department has been rolling out a new Community Risk Reduction initiative focused on reducing unnecessary fire alarm activations and improving fire alarm system reliability across Tulsa.

Each year, TFD responds to thousands of unwanted alarm calls. While every alarm receives a response, repeated nuisance activations place added strain on emergency resources, increase wear and tear on apparatus, and can temporarily take firefighters out of service from true emergencies elsewhere in the city.

To address the issue, TFD Community Risk Reduction Officer Captain Bryan Runyan has been training Tulsa firefighters and partnering with Tulsa-area alarm companies to improve communication, education, and system accountability. Over the next two days, alarm companies will receive training on the new Fire Alarm Reduction Program and how to implement it in the field.

As part of the initiative, alarm companies are placing QR code stickers directly on fire alarm panels during inspections, maintenance visits, and new installations. The QR code provides business owners and responsible parties with immediate access to educational resources about their alarm system, including what different panel indicators mean, when service may be needed, and how to report system issues to the Fire Marshal’s Office.

The program also creates a faster communication process between businesses, alarm companies, and TFD, helping identify recurring issues early and encouraging timely repairs and maintenance. By improving understanding of fire alarm systems and streamlining follow-up after unwanted activations, the department hopes to reduce repeat alarms while improving overall fire safety throughout the community.

This initiative is designed to benefit everyone involved:
• Businesses receive clearer guidance and quicker access to resources
• Alarm companies can better assist customers with maintenance and repairs
• Firefighters remain more available for emergencies where lives and property are at risk

The Tulsa Fire Department appreciates the partnership of local alarm companies and business owners as we continue working together to make Tulsa safer through proactive community risk reduction efforts.

This week is National EMS Week, and our Engine 17 C Platoon crew helped kick things off yesterday at EMSA’s Touch-A-Truck event at the Tulsa Zoo.

The event, sponsored by QuikTrip, gave first responders a great opportunity to connect with the community we proudly serve while showing off our equipment and big shiny red truck. It was a fun day filled with smiles, questions, and hands-on interaction for kids and families across Tulsa.

We appreciate all EMS professionals and first responders who work every day to provide compassionate care and help keep our community safe.