Norman Fire Department

05/14/2026

Stations 6 and 3 A Crew out on the lake yesterday preparing for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend holiday and the beginning of lake season.

05/08/2026

SOUTH METRO SWAT WINS STATE COMPETITION

The annual Oklahoma SWAT Competition, this year hosted by the Stillwater SWAT Team, with local, state, and federal SWAT Teams competing in multiple scenarios and events. Our team has won this 6 times now. South Metro SWAT has the largest Medic Element of any Team in the state. Which is why other local, state, and federal agencies lean on us for forward tactical medical support for High-Risk Warrant executions, SWAT deployments, and for training.

Captain Randy Cary/ NFD SWAT Medic Team Lead
Firefighter Jacob Lynch/ NFD SWAT Medic
Firefighter Justin McCaughey/ NFD SWAT Medic

Also in the photo and supporting the South Metro SWAT Team Champions-
EMSStat- Brent Cusher/SWAT Medic Team Commander
EMSStat- Meghan Kozma/SWAT Medic
Not pictured-
EMSStat- Stephen Scott/Disaster Medical Response Team member

05/08/2026

Here's a feel good Friday moment for you!

Excerpts from the narrative written by C Crew Battalion Chief Attaway.

“Station 6 was dispatched to an equine rescue on 5/7/2026. I added myself and eventually Squad-7 and Rescue-7 to the call. Both Engine companies were absolutely fantastic during this rescue. Captain Maddry and Captain Lechman are excellent Company Officers with highly trained and exemplary crews. These photos are in sequence from arrival to the eventual successful up-righting of the 20-year-old 4-legged rescuee. The horse had initially tumbled down a steep side of a pond. He was down approximately two hours prior to our arrival. A vet was on scene and FD showed up to a pretty dire situation due to the amount of time the horse was down. City of Norman Animal Welfare was able to provide us with two very helpful representatives.
The (horse’s) owner had a tractor on sight we were able to create a ramp on the side of the pond to get the horse to. The thought was to get him to flat ground to assist him better. Unfortunately, the horse was too exhausted and unable to use his hind quarters, and the tractor on-site was way too small to provide the assistance we needed. During this time, Cleveland County (District 2) was contacted (by Animal Welare and asked) to bring us a very large front end loader. ..The horse was so exhausted he began seizing... (and) the vet was afraid we were going to have to euthanize the animal. The family was very upset... The vet and I discussed our options and what the outcome would be if we actually got the horse to its feet ...we all prepared for one last Oohrah.....Miraculously, County showed up with a large front end loader and with great effort and a little prayer we got the horse up and was able to es**rt the ole boy to the horse-trailer to get him to the vet’s office.
This was a great team effort utilizing a variety of resources, and it took all of us working together to ensure such a successful and happy outcome.”

05/07/2026

Good morning, Norman! Here's some info about the smoke you may encounter in SE Norman this morning.

The City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department will conduct a prescribed burn at Saxon Park, located at 3016 36th Ave SE, on Thursday, May 7, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The burn is expected to last approximately one hour, weather conditions permitting.

Residents and park visitors may notice smoke in the area during the burn. There is no need to report smoke in the area. Trained personnel will be on site to manage the operation and ensure it is conducted safely and efficiently.

Learn more at Normanok.gov.

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

There’s a lot going on in Norman today. Please be weather aware and have more than one way to get notifications.

4/25 @ 12:56 PM: If you see a thunderstorm today, the greatest potential for the most intense tornadoes and largest hail will be across south central into southeast Oklahoma. However, it is important to note that large hail and intense tornadoes are possible farther northwest-–the chances just decrease with northwest extent.

04/23/2026

This is GREAT information! We get questions about old medication and sharps disposal all the time. Pass the word along to your friends and family!!

Get rid of old, unwanted medication and sharps at the 2026 DEA National Medication & Medical Waste Take Back Event. This is a free, convenient drive-thru event where you can safely dispose of unused medications and certain medical waste.
📆 Saturday, April 25
⌚ 10AM - 2PM
📍Cleveland Co. Health Dept -- 250 12th Ave NE
FREE medication lockboxes, disposal kits, Narcan, and portable sharps containers will be available while supplies last.
The event is held in partnership with Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and other community partners.

Get rid of old, unwanted medication and sharps at the 2026 DEA National Medication & Medical Waste Take Back Event. This is a free, convenient drive-thru event where you can safely dispose of unused medications and certain medical waste.

📆 Saturday, April 25
⌚ 10AM - 2PM
📍Cleveland Co. Health Dept -- 250 12th Ave NE

FREE medication lockboxes, disposal kits, Narcan, and portable sharps containers will be available while supplies last.

The event is held in partnership with Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and other community partners.

04/19/2026

WE REMEMBER

Today we honor the 168 lives lost, the survivors, the first responders, and the thousands of lives forever changed on April 19, 1995 in the Alfred P. Murrah Building Bombing.

04/03/2026

Ok, we’ve done our part! Let’s get some more of y’all from Fire and PD out here! There’s still time to walk in!

FYI - Firefighters aren’t able to donate on duty. We want to be sure everyone is 100% in case a fire comes in!

We’re at the Fire Training Center
2207 Goddard
Until 2pm!!

04/03/2026

Today’s the day! We’re getting all set up and will be ready for you at 9am! Please consider donating blood today at the Boots and Badges blood drive! 🧑‍🚒 👮‍♂️

April 3 from 9am to 2pm
Norman Fire Training Center
2207 Goddard.

See you here!!

Please plan to join us for this year's Boots & Badges Blood Drive!! They set a fairly low goal for us... I'm not even going to share it here! Let's CRUSH IT!!! Sign up now and put it on your calendar! Here's the link! https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/685638