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Bill to Protect First Responders Advances Unanimously

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Neil Hays, R-Checotah, secured unanimous approval in the House Civil Judiciary Committee for House Bill 4260, a measure aimed at strengthening workers’ compensation protections for Oklahoma’s first responders. HB4260 would create a legal presumption in workers’ compensation cases for firefighters, peace officers and emergency medical technicians who suffer a heart... Read More.

National First Responders Day

by Ponca City Now
  National First Responders Day in 2025 is on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The day honors the service of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel through appreciation events, public recognition, and special discounts offered by various companies.  Thank you!

Drummond urges Congress to preserve health care access for 9/11 responders, survivors

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY  – Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Congress to fix an impending funding crisis that threatens the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a lifeline for more than 135,000 first responders, survivors and families impacted by the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In a letter to congressional leadership, Drummond and a coalition... Read More.
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Honoring First Responders and Advancing Policy

by Ponca City Now
By Rep. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee Oklahoma is no stranger to wildfires, but each time they strike, our communities come together in remarkable ways. The recent fires across our district have taken a heavy toll, and my heart goes out to those who have lost homes, property, lives and livelihoods. In the face of destruction, I... Read More.

House and Senate Pass Resolution Honoring Firefighters and First Responders Battling State Wildfires

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House and Senate passed a concurrent resolution  honoring and thanking firefighters and first responders who have been and continue to fight widespread wildfires across the state. High winds, low humidity and ongoing drought conditions brought high fire chances last week and those conditions continue into this week. House Concurrent Resolution 1008, by... Read More.

Newkirk First Responders looking for support through OBI blood drive

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June 23, 2020 – Newkirk’s first responders are looking for citizens to support their efforts through blood donation with Oklahoma Blood Institute.  Those who give at the Boots & Badges blood drive on Friday, July 10th, will provide blood needed to save local lives, such as those that firefighters and law enforcement officers save every day. Healthy... Read More.