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Shawnee sues fire truck companies; more Oklahoma cities could join

Friday, March 27 by News 9

SHAWNEE, Okla. - The City of Shawnee has become the latest municipality, among a list of others around the country, to sue a group of fire truck manufacturers. Details inside the lawsuit also indicated that hundreds more fire agencies across the state could join the lawsuit as part of a class. Filed on March 16 in federal... Read More.

PCEM: Ponca City Weather Update – Fire Danger & Heat This Weekend

Friday, March 20 by Ponca City Now-PCEM

Ponca City will see very warm and dry conditions through the weekend, creating an increasing fire risk across our area. The Ponca City Police Dept. has tips to stay safe. ***What to expect: • Highs climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s • Very low humidity (10–15%) • Gusty winds, especially this weekend • No rain in the... Read More.

Two Fatalities in House Fire Friday Afternoon in Ponca City, Cause Under Investigation

Friday, March 6 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

On March 6 at 1:14 pm, the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2300 block of Oriole. The first unit arrived on scene within four minutes and encountered heavy fire and smoke coming from the side of the residence. Fire attack and rescue crews entered the home and located a... Read More.

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Red Flag Warning issued for western Oklahoma as winds gust to 55 mph, fire risk rises

Tuesday, February 17 by KTUL

Image courtesy of Tulsa Fire Department TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Warm, dry and windy conditions are creating dangerous fire weather across Oklahoma today, prompting a Red Flag Warning. The warning is in effect because of warm temperatures, low humidity, and winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Near-critical to critical fire weather... Read More.

LIVE: Tracking high winds and fire danger in Kansas

Tuesday, February 17 by KSNW

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – KSN News is monitoring the latest conditions on high winds and the extreme fire danger in Kansas. The Storm Prediction Center’s Fire Weather Outlook has portions of Kansas in the highest category. Englewood being evacuated due to fast-moving wildfire KSN News has confirmed that Englewood in Clark County is being evacuated due to... Read More.

Oklahoma fire danger soars; burn bans expand as winds speed up

Friday, January 16 by News 9

CLEVELAND COUNTY, Okla. - Several counties across Oklahoma are now under burn bans as fire danger intensifies due to incoming strong winds. Cleveland County is the latest addition to this growing list, joining nine other counties already under restrictions. Fire Danger Escalates in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know Recent Fire Incident A fire broke out in the... Read More.

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FIRE HYDRANT TESTING

Monday, October 13 by Ponca City Now

The Ponca City Fire Department will begin flow-testing and maintenance of all hydrants north of Highland Avenue and Lake Road on Monday, October 20, 2025. This hydrant testing project will last approximately four weeks. Maintenance will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All hydrants north of Highland Ave. and Lake Rd.... Read More.

Olive Fire Dept first in Creek County to equip for cyanide poisoning with new antidote

Monday, October 13 by KTUL

OLIVE, OKLA. — The Olive Volunteer Fire Department has become the first in Creek County equipped with Hydroxocobalamin (CYANOKIT) — a critical antidote used to treat cyanide poisoning, a potentially fatal condition often linked to smoke inhalation during structure fires. The initiative was made possible through a partnership with Heartland Medical Direction and Creek County Ambulance... Read More.

Byng cancels school due to overnight fire

Friday, October 3 by News 9

File photo BYNG, Okla. - Byng Public Schools says classes are canceled for Friday after a fire damaged the cafeteria. According to local reports, several fire departments were called in to assist with the fire. The damage done by the flames is not currently clear. A cause of the fire has not been released.

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Members of the Ponca City Fire Department Graduate Paramedic Training Class

Monday, July 21 by Ponca City Now

Three course at Kiamichi Technology Center through a distance learning agreement with Pioneer Technology Center and the Ponca City Fire Department. Driver Chad Holder, Driver Cody Wingo and Driver Hunter Hawkins completed the strenuous course comprised of 802 classroom hours and 448 clinical hours, totaling 1,250 hours of rigorous study and practice. We are... Read More.

Stillwater Police and Fire Departments Investigate Two Arson Incidents

Thursday, July 10 by Ponca City Now

(STILLWATER, OK) – The Stillwater Police Department (SPD) and Stillwater Fire Department (SFD) are actively investigating two separate arson incidents that occurred within the same week at the Chapel Ridge of Stillwater leasing office, located in the 1800 block of North Hartford Street. One suspect has been arrested in connection to both fires. On Saturday,... Read More.

SHULTZ APPOINTED PONCA CITY FIRE CHIEF

Thursday, June 12 by Ponca City Now-City of PC

During the Ponca City Board of Commissioner’s meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, the Commission confirmed the nomination of Mayor Kelsey Wagner for the appointment of Eddie (Edward) Shultz as Ponca City Fire Chief. Shultz started his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1994. Over the years, he was promoted to Driver,... Read More.