Tulsa Fire Department

🚫 Fireworks Are Illegal Within Tulsa City Limits

It’s important to remember that fireworks are illegal to possess or use within Tulsa city limits.

For those celebrating outside city limits, in counties where fireworks may be permitted, please put safety first. Every year, fireworks cause preventable injuries, structure fires, grass fires, and vehicle fires.

A few simple precautions can make a big difference:
• Keep a water source nearby
• Closely supervise children
• Never use fireworks while impaired
• Light only one firework at a time
• Never attempt to relight a dud
• Dispose of used fireworks properly by soaking them in water

We want everyone to enjoy a safe and memorable Fourth of July holiday. If you’re planning to use fireworks, know the local laws where you’ll be celebrating and always put safety first.

Lieutenant Burl Nicholson, Firefighter Colman Parsons and Firefighter Kyler Stout had a great time representing the Tulsa Fire Department at the Saint Francis Tulsa Tough Kick-Off Event.

They competed in the annual Cry Baby Climb Relay Race and earned the title of “Kings of the Climb” after taking home the win. They were joined by our partner’s from Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), EMSA OKLAHOMA, and Tulsa City Council members Phil Lakin, Karen Gilbert, and Anthony Archie..all of whom put on an impressive effort.

As part of the win, the team received the traveling trophy from last year’s champions, the Tulsa Police Department, along with a $1000 charitable donation. The prize money will be split between two organizations that are close to the hearts of Tulsa Firefighters: Oklahoma Firefighters Burn Camp and the Tulsa Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Congratulations to Burl, Coleman, and Kyler on a great performance, and thank you to everyone who participated in this fun community event!

🩸 Give Blood. Help Save Lives. 🩸

Join the Tulsa Fire Department and the American Red Cross for our upcoming blood drive on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Tulsa Fire Department Headquarters.

As firefighters, we see firsthand how critical blood products are for trauma patients, burn victims, surgical patients, cancer treatments, and countless medical emergencies. Just one blood donation can help multiple patients and make a life-saving difference in our community.

If donating blood is something you are willing and able to do, please consider scheduling an appointment and helping us make this blood drive a success.

Tulsa Fire Department Headquarters
1760 Newblock Park Drive

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Schedule your appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code tulsafire.

All donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.

Recently, KWTV - NEWS 9 in Oklahoma City shared the story of Tulsa Firefighter Jon Orange and Oklahoma City Firefighter Shane Williams. Sixteen years ago, Shane responded to a serious rollover crash involving a young driver named Jon. Despite significant injuries, Jon recovered and eventually decided to pursue a career in the fire service.

Today, Jon serves the citizens of Tulsa as a firefighter with the Tulsa Fire Department.

It’s a great reminder that the impact of our profession often extends far beyond the emergency itself. While firefighters rarely get to see the long-term outcome of the people we help, stories like this show how a single call can influence a life in ways we never expect.

We’re proud to have Firefighter Orange on our department and thankful for the positive impact he continues to make in our community.

Oklahoma firefighters reunite 16 years after crash that changed each other's lives A 16-year-old rollover crash rescue brings two Oklahoma firefighters together, as the survivor credits the life-saving response for inspiring his career in emergency services.

TFD administrative offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Tulsa Race Massacre Day. Our firefighters will still be on duty and responding to any 911 emergencies you have. Any nonemergency calls can be directed to 918-596-9444. Calls will be returned Tuesday morning when our admin staff is back in the office.

On Monday, June 1, City offices will be closed for the Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day.

What is Closed on June 1:
• Tulsa City Hall, 175 E. 2nd St.
• Tulsa Municipal Court, 600 Civic Center
• Tulsa Animal Services, 3031 N. Erie Ave.
• Tulsa Mulch Site, 2100 N. 145th East Ave.
• Oxley Visitor Center and Tulsa Parks Recreation Centers

June 1 Service Impacts:
• Refuse and recycling will be collected according to the regular service schedule.
• Residential curbside yard waste and bulky waste will not be collected. Customers will need to schedule their next available day for bulky waste pick-up.
• Customer Care will be adjusting their hours of operation during the week of June 2-5 and will be available from 8:10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• MetroLink Tulsa will provide regular scheduled bus services.

What is Open on June 1:
• Mohawk and Page Belcher Golf Courses
• Oxley Trails
• Tulsa Zoo

Emergency waterline breaks can be reported to (918) 596-9488 and sewer overflows can be reported to (918) 586-6999.
Need to submit a service ticket while City offices are closed? You can still contact 311 anytime through the Tulsa311.com website, using the Tulsa311 app, or by emailing [email protected]. Requests received after hours will be responded to during regular business hours when our team is back in the office.

Today, we celebrate the retirement of Lieutenant Eric Carter, who officially concludes more than 25 years of service with the Tulsa Fire Department.

Eric began his career on April 1, 2001, and has spent the last quarter-century serving the citizens of Tulsa with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to helping others.

Anyone who has worked with Carter knows he is truly one of a kind. He’s the type of person who would do anything for someone else, but never wanted anyone doing anything for him. He is known for quietly taking care of others, helping younger firefighters and always showing up when someone needed a hand.

Whether he was smoking meat for a church conference he didn’t even attend, cooking meals for firefighters across multiple stations, making birthday cakes for friends, or sharing his famous Christmas pizzelles throughout the district, Carter’s generosity became part of his legacy. He has a gift for making people feel valued and cared for.

He was also known as Station 30’s athlete, dominating co****le and washers competitions, and for being one of the best storytellers around. If he started laughing before he got to the punchline, everyone knew they were about to hear a good one. His stories, humor, and trademark sly smile made every shift better and every firehouse feel more like home.

As a firefighter and lieutenant, Carter earned the respect of those around him through hard work, leadership, and genuine compassion for the citizens of Tulsa. He worked tirelessly throughout his career and always led by example.

More than anything, Eric Carter leaves behind a reputation as a great firefighter, a trusted leader, a loyal friend, and a man with an exceptionally big heart.

Lieutenant Carter, thank you for 25 years of service, sacrifice, laughter, stories, smoked meat, pizzelles, and friendship. Your impact on this department will not be forgotten.

Congratulations on your retirement. We wish you and your family the very best in the years ahead.

Today, we gathered at Station 6 to celebrate Firefighter Abren Williams who will officially retire tomorrow from the Tulsa Fire Department after more than 25 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Tulsa.

Abren began his career on April 1, 2001, and will conclude his service on May 31, 2026. During his career, he proudly served on Ladder 32 C Platoon, Engine 14 C Platoon, Ladder 4 C Platoon, Ladder 20 B Platoon, the HazMat Pool, and HazMat A Platoon.

Abren has always been known for his positive attitude, his willingness to visit with anyone, and the smile he carried with him throughout his career. He never met a stranger and built lasting friendships with firefighters and citizens alike. Whether around the station table, on an emergency scene, or out in the community, Abren genuinely enjoyed connecting with people.

His coworkers describe him as compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated to serving others. He cared deeply for the citizens of Tulsa and consistently brought professionalism and kindness to every assignment.

Many of his friends joke that Abren spent the last few years crawling toward retirement. But behind the jokes is a tremendous amount of determination. Through injuries, setbacks, and challenges that would have convinced many to step away, Abren never lost sight of his goal. His perseverance and commitment to reaching 25 years of service earned the respect of everyone who worked alongside him.

Whether he was serving on a ladder company, responding as a HazMat technician, or watching an old western while spending time around the station, Abren left a lasting impression on those fortunate enough to know him.

The Tulsa Fire Department thanks Firefighter Abren Williams for his 25 years of dedicated service, friendship, and commitment to this community. We wish him and his family nothing but the best in retirement.

Congratulations on a well-earned retirement, Abren.

Yesterday, Tulsa Firefighters joined officers from the Tulsa Police Department, Tulsa County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney’s Office for our weekly community safety show on Que Buena Tulsa

Special guest Tulsa Police Chief Denis Larsen joined the conversation to discuss the importance of parenting, looking out for our neighbors, and working together to keep our community safe. We talked about violence in the community, the importance of calling 911, safe driving, summer safety, and many other important topics that impact Tulsa families every day.

Strong communities are built through teamwork, communication, and people willing to care for one another. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with the Hispanic community each week and share important safety information that helps protect lives.

Listen to the full interview here: https://quebuenatulsa.com/?powerpress_pinw=4756-podcast

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.