🚗☀️ In May alone, OKC firefighters responded to 39 vehicle lockouts.
As temperatures rise, never leave a child unattended in a vehicle—not even for a minute. A simple check can save a life.
✅ Check the back seat
✅ Lock parked vehicles
✅ Call 911 if a child is in distress
Firefighters are working to extinguish approximately 387 hay bales that caught fire along Interstate 35.
The driver hauling the flatbed trailer load of hay noticed smoke coming from the trailer while traveling northbound on I-35. The driver safely pulled onto the shoulder to
avoid impeding traffic and discovered the hay bales were on fire. The driver unhooked the trailer to prevent the fire from spreading to the vehicle.
Firefighters continue working to extinguish the hay bales on fire. Northbound traffic on I-35 is moving slower than normal as
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. The driver of the trash truck was transported to a local hospital after being extricated from the vehicle.
The Oklahoma City Police Department was also on scene and is investigating the crash
Firefighters responded to a vehicle crash near I-240/S Bryant this morning involving a semi-truck and a trash truck. Firefighters had to extricate one person from the trash truck following the collision.
This Memorial Day weekend, two war veterans from Fire Station 19 are honoring their fallen brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We remember the fallen, honor their sacrifice, and keep their memory alive. #memorialdayweekend2026
community. And in true OKC spirit, many of our crews are also showing support for the hometown team by sporting OKC Thunder gear as the Thunder continue their exciting playoff run. Thank you to our EMS professionals for answering the call every day. #EMSWeek#HereIfYouNeedUs
This EMS Week, we celebrate the dedicated men and women of OKCFD who provide lifesaving emergency medical care to our community every day. Our EMS journey began in 1978 when the department hired its first firefighter-paramedic, marking the beginning of Advanced Life Support
lifesaving interventions, our firefighter-paramedics and EMS personnel are committed to providing compassionate, professional care when it matters most. During EMS Week 2026, we proudly thank all of our EMS personnel for their service, dedication, and commitment to the OKC
they have assisted in searching for survivors after tornadoes in Seminole, Shawnee, and Holdenville. They have also assisted in Florida and Louisiana following hurricanes.
We thank Queenie for her service. She will retire at home with Lt. Ashmore and his family. #rescue#k9
Today we announce the retirement of K9 Queenie.
Queenie has served the residents of Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma for nine years. Queenie and her handler, Lt. Cody Ashmore, have responded to many emergencies both here in Oklahoma and out of state. In recent years,
This week, we proudly celebrate EMS Week and recognize the incredible dedication of our paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters who answer the call every day to provide lifesaving care to our community. Happy EMS Week! #EMSWeek#OKCFD#AnsweringTheCall#HereIfYouNeedUs
During EMS Week, we are proud to recognize the outstanding work of our ambulance personnel. Our paramedics and EMTs provide lifesaving care, compassion, and professionalism to the Oklahoma City community every day. Thank you for your dedication and service. #emsweek
Although an elevator technician was already on scene, they were unable to get the elevator moving. Firefighters from Fire Station 6 secured the elevator and safely rescued the individual through the top hatch.
We are an all-hazards response agency, responding to a wide variety of emergency calls across the OKC Metro including stalled elevators. Recently, firefighters responded to a downtown OKC building after an elevator suddenly stopped between floors with one person trapped inside.
After rescuing two young girls from a serious vehicle accident in 2025, firefighters recently had the honor of attending the girls’ high school graduation ceremony. Moments like these remind us that the impact of the fire service extends far beyond the call itself.
established a water supply, and ventilated the structure.
The fire was contained to the restaurant and extinguished. No occupants were inside the business at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. Investigators determined the fire originated from cooking equipment.