Cogar Volunteer Fire Department

10/10/2026

Although Minco is outside our fire district, we take great pride in being part of the Minco Schools community! We’re always glad to support our local schools and be part of making special memories for our kids. Thank you to Air Evac 122 for including Cogar FD in this awesome Friday night football tradition! 🚒🚁🏈

Minco Public Schools

🚁🏈 SPECIAL DELIVERY… JUST IN TIME FOR KICKOFF! 🏈🚁

Forget DoorDash… Air Evac is delivering GAME BALLS! 😎🔥

A big shoutout to Minco High School Football, Minco FD, and Cogar FD for helping us pull off this awesome football delivery right before kickoff! Nothing like a little helicopter action to get Friday Night Lights started! 🚁🏈

Huge thanks to Pilot Brummell and Med Crew P. Brady & B. Carroll for making it happen!

📸 Air Evac delivering the game ball to Minco High School Football!

10/08/2026

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Exiss/Sooner is proud to support the Cogar Volunteer Fire Department, located in Minco, Oklahoma, with a $5,000 donation to help support the department and its continued service to the surrounding communities. We had the pleasure of presenting the donation to Chief Jacob Hickey and Carol McRee, who started the department with her husband in the 90s.

This contribution is especially meaningful following the devastating Gracemont Fire in September 2026. The wildfire near Binger and Cogar was reported to have burned more than 3,000 acres and destroyed several homes. The quick response and dedication of this volunteer department played a huge role in protecting our local communities.

Exiss/Sooner would also like to recognize Safety Coordinator Ron Roper (pictured right), who served as a volunteer with the Cogar Fire Department for five years, and Buyer Planner Mandy Kamm. Ron and Mandy were instrumental in bringing this opportunity to our attention and helping coordinate the support we could provide.

Thank you to the Cogar Volunteer Fire Department and all of the volunteers who serve their communities!

10/07/2026

10/03/2026

10/2/2026 Gracemont Fire Update:

On September 27, 2026, we dismantled the command post, and most of the federal resources and incident commanders moved on to their next assignments. Some fire personnel remained to assist with small flare-ups, but the majority departed that day.

We are happy to report that, as of today, the fire is officially 100% contained, considered out and all personnel have departed.

We want to thank everyone once again for your support. We cannot support our community without the support of our community.

09/24/2026

Back up line for Caddo County is 405-247-5700

10:50 p.m. Update: We have confirmed that 911 service is restored.

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The State Emergency Operations Center is aware of the ongoing AT&T issues affecting 911 calls in the state.

Portions of the state are currently affected by a 911 routing issue that began at approximately 4 p.m. today. The issue is causing some 911 calls to be misrouted to other parts of the state. 911 centers were notified and began transferring calls to the appropriate call centers as needed. At approximately 4:20 p.m., incoming calls were routed to the proper call center using predetermined 10 digit telephone lines. When calling 911 please be prepared to provide your location and telephone number.

Calls to 911 are still being answered, but if you experience trouble, please check with your local emergency management, police, fire, or 911 center for an alternate phone number for your area. Many local jurisdictions are posting back-up numbers on their page, X account, or website.

We are in close contact with our 911 partners and have not received any assistance requests from local jurisdictions.

**DO NOT call 911 to test your service.

09/22/2026

GRACEMONT FIRE UPDATE – 9/22/26

MAJOR UPDATE:

Containment will be increased to 99% today, with the fire remaining at 2,690 acres.

Light rain was received over the fire area this morning, providing additional help in minimizing fire behavior.

Fire activity continues primarily as smoldering and creeping within green islands inside the established perimeter, including areas near identified values at risk. Crews are actively locating and mopping up these interior hot spots to ensure they do not pose a threat.

Currently, approximately 100 personnel remain assigned to the Gracemont Fire, including:

• 7 dozers
• 5 engines
• 3 crews

We would also like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported the firefighters and responders during this incident. To those who brought snacks, drinks, supplies, and made donations, please know that your generosity has meant more than words can express. Every thoughtful contribution provided comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that the community stands together during difficult times. Your kindness has helped sustain the men and women working on the fire and lifted their spirits when they needed it most. Thank you for caring, giving, and showing such incredible support for everyone involved.

09/19/2026

9/19 Gracemont Fire update