River Road Volunteer Fire Department

10/09/2026

Come support Bear Creek Rual Fire Department.

09/30/2026

The fire truck that comes when you call in Oklahoma is more than likely being driven by somebody who was asleep in their own bed just minutes ago. 🚒❤️

Most of our fire departments in Oklahoma are volunteer. Not paid. Not sitting at the station waiting for that phone to ring. They’re welders, teachers, nurses, farmers, mechanics, business owners, moms, dads, and folks just trying to make a livin’ and take care of their families.

But when that pager goes off, everything stops.

It might be in the middle of a shower, supper with the family, a birthday party, church, or two o’clock in the mornin’. They get up, pull on their gear, head to the station, jump on a truck, and go. No hesitation. No paycheck waiting on the other end. Just a heart that says, “Somebody needs us.”

And around here, we make do with what we’ve got. Trucks aren’t always new. Equipment costs more than most folks realize. Sometimes a department is trying to keep an old truck runnin’ just a little longer while raising money with fish fries, plate sales, raffles, donations, and the generosity of neighbors.

And those calls ain’t always fires.

They’re wrecks on dark country roads. 🚗💥
Grass fires runnin’ with the Oklahoma wind. 🔥
Medical calls. 🚑
Rescues.
Storms.
And those moments when every second matters and your closest help may still be a long ways down the road.

But the hardest part—the part folks outside a small community may never truly understand—is that around here… we know the address before we ever get there.

We know whose house it is.

We know whose mama lives there.
We know whose kids are inside.
We know the family standing in the driveway.

And we go anyway.

We do our job. We help our neighbors. We load back up, head home, and when morning comes, we still gotta get up and go to work like it was just another night.

That’s what being a volunteer firefighter in a small Oklahoma community means.

It ain’t about the spotlight.
It ain’t about the recognition.
It’s about your neighbor callin’ for help and knowin’ you’re gonna answer.

So tonight, hug your volunteer firefighter a little tighter. ❤️

And if you see that fire truck headed down the road, remember there’s a good chance the person behind that wheel left their own family, their own bed, and their own life for a little while…

just to come help yours.

Red Rock, Oklahoma, we’re blessed with folks who answer the call. 🚒🙏🇺🇸

09/12/2026

River Road Fire Department had a great day at the Charlie Adams Day BBQ Cook-Off!

We’re proud to bring home:
🏆 Grand Champion – Chicken
🥈 2nd Place – Brisket
🥉 3rd Place – Beans

But even better than the awards was the teamwork that went into earning them! It took everyone pitching in, working together, and having a little fun along the way.

We’re proud of our River Road crew and thankful for the opportunity to spend the day supporting our community.

Great food, great teamwork, and a great day at Charlie Adams Day! 🚒🔥

09/07/2026

As you are enjoying Labor Day, please remain mindful of those activities that may spark a wildfire!

To view the full Situation Report, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/oksitrep

08/19/2026

River Road FD definitely appreciates its volunteers!!!!

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/15/2026

Please avoid all outdoor burning and be mindful of outdoor activities that might spark a wildfire! With hot and dry conditions persisting along with intensifying drought conditions, wildland fuels have become more receptive to ignition. Please do your part to prevent wildfires.

To view the full Situation Report, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/oksitrep

07/29/2026

Excessive heat and primarily dry conditions are forecasted through the week ahead. Wildfire activity is expected to increase although initial attack efforts are expected to remain successful. Western Oklahoma remains in the grips of drought that extends into some areas of central Oklahoma. With the heat and building separation from wetting rainfall, a modest uptick in wildfire activity is expected coupled with increased resistance to control where drought indices in the extreme to exceptional classification persist in western Oklahoma. Large fire potential remains limited to areas where terrain and/or vegetation limit access while significant fire potential is low.

Please refrain or delay outdoor burning activities if possible. Escaped debris burns, outdoor welding and haying operations are common wildfire causes during the summer months. Consider the following if engaging in those activities:
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and inspected daily.
• Have a means of fire suppression on hand such as a fire extinguisher, water source and/or a rake or shovel.
• If welding outdoors, post a look out and work over welding mats or blankets.
• If debris burning, make proper notifications and stay with your burn until fully extinguished

To view the full Situation Report, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/oksitrep
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07/20/2026

Glad we were asked to be a part of this great community event, look forward to the rematch next year.

Thank you so much Newkirk citizens for making this a great event! We appreciate this community more than you know! We hoped you all had a blast as much as we did. Thank you again, Newkirk! This is why we love this community! We will definitely see you again next year!

Please share any pictures or videos you wish to share with us. We would like to make a scrapbook and keep it at the station being that this is the first time we’ve ever done this. We would appreciate it.

07/19/2026