Alva Fire Department

Alva Fire Department The Alva Fire Department is a combination full time and paid-volunteer fire department in Northwest Oklahoma. A fire brigade was formed around this time.

We have 7 full time firefighters and 20 volunteer positions. The department serves the city of Alva and its surrounding area with fire suppression and rescue operations. The town of Alva formed almost overnight with the land run September 16th 1893. The first fire in Alva occurred on February 20th 1894 after a fire destroyed a two room house. In 1902 the Alva Fire Department was recognized by the

Oklahoma and Indian Territory Fireman’s Association which with statehood in 1907 became the Oklahoma Firefighters Association. See our history page for more information and pictures. The Alva Fire Department responds to all fire and rescue emergencies in an initial response area of 263 square miles and assists outside this area through mutual aid when called on. The department also assists the City of Alva Emergency Medical Service when they request. In 2007 the Alva Fire Department responded to 385 calls The Alva fire department houses 2 engines, a ladder truck, and a rescue unit owned by the city of Alva. In addition the department houses and operates a brush rig and tanker tender that is owned by Woods County.

09/01/2026
Alva Fire Department along with all other Woods County fire departments are currently battling a wildfire at CR230 and H...
08/14/2026

Alva Fire Department along with all other Woods County fire departments are currently battling a wildfire at CR230 and Hwy 64 at Red-horse creek. Keep all our firefighters in your thoughts and prayers as they battle this fire and these extreme temperatures.

***Update***
All units are back home! Thank you Mother Nature for your help!!

Today we say good luck on your next adventure in the fire service at Enid Fire Department to Firefighter Sage Lamunyon. ...
06/03/2026

Today we say good luck on your next adventure in the fire service at Enid Fire Department to Firefighter Sage Lamunyon. We gave him a farewell ice bath at 5pm yesterday and he ended his last tour with a structure fire with his Alva Fire Department brothers. Thanks for your service with the Alva Fire Department Sage and keep up the good work at EFD.

The Alva Fire Department and Alva Police Department will be having a blood drive challenge at the Fire Station, located ...
06/01/2026

The Alva Fire Department and Alva Police Department will be having a blood drive challenge at the Fire Station, located at 415 4th street. Each donor will be able to either vote for the fire department or the police department to determine the winner. Hope to see everyone there!

04/23/2026

Alva, Oklahoma
Local/Thru Truck Traffic – Designated Local Detours for ODOT Project US HWY 281 South

Congratulations to Fire Marshal Adam Grimsley for successfully completing 16 weeks of CLEET and obtaining his CLEET cert...
04/17/2026

Congratulations to Fire Marshal Adam Grimsley for successfully completing 16 weeks of CLEET and obtaining his CLEET certification.

The Alva Fire Department has opened applications for a full-time firefighter position. You can get the full application ...
04/14/2026

The Alva Fire Department has opened applications for a full-time firefighter position. You can get the full application and instructions at www.alvaok.org . If you have any questions, please contact Fire Chief Bryan Miller or Assistant Fire Chief Devon Cushenbery at 580-327-2317.

It's that time of year again for the Alva Fire Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will be this Saturday, April 4th, 2...
03/30/2026

It's that time of year again for the Alva Fire Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt. It will be this Saturday, April 4th, 2026, on the Woods County Court House Lawn. We will blow the storm sirens at 10a.m. to start the hunt. Hope to see you all there!

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415 4th Street
Alva, OK
73717

Telephone

+15803272317

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