Altus Fire-EMS Department

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

🚑 Happy National EMS Week to our local heroes in Altus! 🌟Day or night, rain or shine, the dedicated EMTs and Paramedics at the Altus Fire-EMS Department and local emergency teams answer the call when it matters most.This year’s theme is "Improving Outcomes, Together". It reminds us that saving lives takes an entire team—from the first 9-1-1 dial to the emergency room. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to keeping Southwest Oklahoma safe!👇 Drop a 🙌 or a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation for our Altus EMS heroes!

05/16/2026

Happy birthday Kaleb Shive! And congratulations on your 2 years and 8 months of service!

05/15/2026

Thank you to Altus Girl Scout Troop 810 for coming to visit us today and they brought us some of their amazing Girl Scout cookies. We gave them a tour of the station and taught them how to use the fire hose.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Today is Brad Cox's 11 year work Anniversary! He also received the VFW Firefighter of the year award last month. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the department.

05/06/2026

We still have some shirts for sale $20. If you want to buy one you can come by the station 120 N. Park Lane.

05/06/2026

Way to go Ashley Middlebrooks Benny Barnes and Nick Flores !! We are so proud of you!

05/04/2026

Today, on International Firefighters' Day, we want to thank all who bravely answer the call to protect their communities, both career and volunteer.

International Firefighters’ Day was born from both tragedy and unity.

On December 2, 1998, during a wildfire in Linton, Australia, five firefighters tragically lost their lives.

In the days that followed, a call went out across the world—
to create a day where firefighters everywhere could be honoured, remembered, and recognised.

May 4 was chosen as a global day of respect.
A day that now unites communities across nations and generations.

05/03/2026

Today, our flags fly at half-staff as we join the nation in honoring those recognized at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. We remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, honoring their courage and legacy forever. 🇺🇸🚒 We are especially proud to honor our own local heroes, including Dee Butchee (Warren VFD), Maddy Clinton (Friendship VFD), and Greg Cross (Altus FD/Friendship VFD), alongside Captain Don Goforth II (Poteau FD), who is being added to the Roll of Honor this year. We will never forget their courage and ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸🚒
Photos courtesy of Jackson County First Responder Memorial at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, MD.