Tahlequah Fire Dept

09/27/2026

Crews responded to a second overnight fire Sunday morning at approximately 4:20 a.m. with heavy rain and thunderstorms in the area. Flames were showing from the roof when crews arrived at the home on North Grand Avenue.

There were no injuries and firefighters suspect the thunderstorms in the area caused the fire. Crews were on scene for more than an hour extinguishing the fire and investigating.

09/27/2026

Tahlequah Firefighters responded to two separate structure fires overnight Saturday and Sunday morning.

The first structure fire occurred at a vacant mobile home near South 530 and East 781 Road. Firefighters were dispatched to the fire at approximately 8 p.m. and discovered the structure fully involved. Crews were on scene for several hours extinguishing the blaze.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

09/21/2026

09/15/2026

Members of the Tahlequah Fire Department recently had the opportunity to train alongside the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Weapons of Mass Destruction–Civil Support Team.

The training focused on response operations involving radiological, chemical, and biological hazards. Firefighters received hands-on instruction involving specialized detection equipment, hazard identification, personal protective equipment, decontamination procedures, and coordinated response operations.

Representing the Tahlequah Fire Department were Captain Sean Valdez, Lieutenant Zack Frazier, Lieutenant Robert Duncan, Firefighter Logan Hackworth, and Firefighter Caleb Crittenden.

Training alongside specialized response teams such as the 63rd CST allows our personnel to strengthen their knowledge, improve interoperability, and better understand the resources available during complex or large-scale emergencies.

We appreciate the 63rd CST for the opportunity to train together and share their knowledge and expertise with our personnel.

The Tahlequah Fire Department remains committed to continued training, preparedness, and providing professional emergency services to the citizens and visitors of our community

09/15/2026

Hazmat training with the Oklahoma 63rd and Tahlequah Fire Department.

09/15/2026

Today’s structure fire turned into a little more than just putting out a fire.

During the response, crews learned there were animals still inside the home. Crews were able to locate and safely remove 11 dogs and 1 cat from the structure.

This incident is also a good reminder of the importance of closing doors when you leave a room or evacuate during a fire. A closed door can slow the spread of fire, heat, and smoke, giving occupants more time to get out and giving firefighters a better chance to contain the fire.

Thankfully, all 12 animals were safely removed and reunited with their owners.

If there’s a fire, get out, call 911 and close doors behind you if you can do so safely.

09/13/2026

The Tahlequah Firefighters would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Northeastern State University Athletics for allowing us to host the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Doc Wadley Stadium year after year. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support and partnership in helping us honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We would also like to recognize the Riverhawk Company Army ROTC for being such great partners and for helping coordinate the 9/11 Ceremony & Stair Climb with us each year. Your dedication and commitment to this event mean so much to our Fire Department and our community.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came out and participated in this year’s stair climb as we marked the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001. Your presence, support, and willingness to climb in honor and remembrance help ensure that the stories and sacrifices of that day are never forgotten.

A special thank you to matt.lee_photography and Shutter Up Photos by Josh for volunteering your time and talents to capture the moments of this year’s 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. 📸

Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember all the lives lost that day and on the days, weeks, months, & years that followed, the courageous first responders who answered the call, the military members who served in the years that followed, and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

We will NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

09/11/2026

Following Friday morning's 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at NSU, Tahlequah firefighters hosted a 9/11 ceremony at Station 1 in downtown Tahlequah to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Thank you to all who participated in the ceremony.

09/11/2026

On Friday, Sept. 11, at 6 a.m., Tahlequah firefighters joined NSU ROTC, first responders from all across the area, along with many others from our community for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Doc Wadley Stadium. We climb in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. This year our crew once again carried with us the names of the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on Sept. 11, 2001. We will .

Thank you to everyone who participated in this morning's ceremony and stair climb.