Oklahoma City Fire Department

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On Friday evening, crews responded to a jack-knifed semi-truck fire on I-35 near NE 36th Street. Heavy fire and smoke were visible before firefighters arrived.

Crews attacked the fire from both ends of the truck, quickly knocking down the fire while protecting the nearby bridge and assisting two patients who were evaluated by EMSA.

Firefighters then removed cargo from the trailer, extinguished hidden hot spots, and helped clear debris from the interstate so traffic could safely reopen.

What do you do when someone knocks on the station door at 1 a.m. and says there’s a horse running down SE 66th Street?

Apparently, you call Oklahoma City Police Department, grab a rope, and put those unexpected life skills to work.

Crews and officers were able to safely corral the horse and keep it from becoming a traffic hazard until it could be reunited with its owner.

It’s not a call you’ll find in firefighter training manuals, but it’s a good reminder that serving the community sometimes means being ready for just about anything.

That’s why we’re proud to be an all-hazards response agency.

Wishing all a safe and reflective Juneteenth!

Yesterday, firefighters responded to a rescue after an adult male suffered a medical emergency and fell approximately 20 feet into a creek ravine.

Firefighters made access to the creek and began patient care. A rope haul system was established using a stokes basket, ropes, and an aerial ladder to safely remove the patient from the ravine.

The patient was immobilized, secured to a backboard, placed in the stokes basket, and raised to street level. Care was then transferred to EMSA, and the patient was transported in stable condition.

Another example of the all-hazards response capabilities firefighters train for and perform when called upon.

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When we say OKCFD is an all-hazards response agency, we mean all hazards.

Today, crews responded to a semi hauling bees that broke down on northbound I-35 near NE 36th Street. With temperatures rising and no airflow to cool the hives, the bees became agitated and started swarming.

At the driver’s request, crews used water to cool the trailer and help keep the bees calm while OKCPD assisted with traffic control around the scene.

Not every call is a fire, medical emergency, or rescue. Sometimes it’s helping thousands of bees have a less stressful day.

No firefighters were stung in the making of this response. 🐝🚒

A full circle moment for Engine 9.

Last year, the crew from Engine 9 installed a smoke alarm in a home on Winston Way. On June 13, that same alarm activated when a fire broke out, alerting the occupants and giving them time to get out safely.

The same crew that installed the smoke alarm was also part of the response when it was needed most.

Working smoke alarms save lives. This is a reminder that a simple device can make all the difference when seconds count.

If you need a smoke alarm installed in your home, we can help. Call 316-BEEP to schedule a free smoke alarm installation.

House Fire Fatality Investigation
3600 block of S Liberty Ave
6/16/26 @ 8:42 p.m.

Oklahoma City firefighters responded to a house fire near SW 36th St. and Liberty Ave. at approximately 8:42 p.m. One engine company was already in the area and responded before being officially dispatched.
Upon arrival, crews reported heavy fire coming from two rear bedroom windows of the residence. Firefighters immediately initiated fire attack operations while a second engine company was assigned to search the home.
Crews encountered heavy heat and smoke conditions upon entering the residence. Firefighters then applied water from the exterior to quickly reduce the volume of fire while search operations continued.
During the search, firefighters located one adult male victim in a rear bedroom where the fire appears to have originated. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Firefighters also located a dog inside the residence. The dog was removed from the home, treated on scene, and survived.
No other occupants were found inside the residence, and no firefighter injuries were reported.
The Oklahoma City Police Department Homicide Unit, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and Oklahoma City Fire Investigators are on scene. The incident will be investigated jointly by all involved agencies. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Several members of OKCFD have deployed with Oklahoma Task Force 1 as part of two Type 3 Swiftwater Rescue Teams assisting with ongoing flooding operations in Texas.

We are proud to support our neighbors during times of need and stand ready to help when called upon. We wish our personnel a safe deployment and look forward to their safe return once the mission is complete.

Please keep all responders and the communities affected by this flooding in your thoughts.

Our firefighters are committed to serving the community in any way they can.

Today, that meant donating blood.

Blood donations are needed every day for patients facing medical emergencies, surgeries, cancer treatments, and other health conditions. Just one donation can make a difference and help ensure blood is available when it’s needed most.

If you’re eligible, we encourage you to consider donating. It’s a simple way to help someone in need and support our community.

Thank you to everyone who gives.