Frequently Asked Questions -
Although our job is diverse, common questions arise from those we serve, that help clarify our job function. By helping you better understand this, you can realize what steps you can take to make your family fire safe, and how you can help us get the tools and equipment necessary to fulfill our duty to you.
Your Questions - Our Answers
What area does your fire department protect?
Do you also operate an ambulance?
Am I allowed to burn outside?
I don’t live near a fire hydrant, can you still put out a fire at my house?
How do I get a copy of a fire investigation report?
Do you get cats out of trees/telephone poles/off of roofs?
Where can I go to get my blood pressure checked?
How can I schedule a fire truck or a firefighter at my function?
Does your department have the Jaws of Life?
What is a thermal imaging camera (TIC) and does OGFD have one?
What area does your fire department protect?
OGFD Area Map
The map to the right shows the general area that the Oak Grove Fire Protection District protects. In general those boundaries are broken down into different response zones in Wagoner County, Rogers County and also the highway system.
If you live in the following boundaries in Rogers County you are under the protection of OGFD.
North: Verdigris River
South: Admiral Place (EW 59 Road)
East: Verdigris River
West: 257th East Avenue (Midway Rd/NS411)
If you live in the following boundaries in Wagoner County you are under the protection of OGFD.
North: Admiral Place
South: South: 51st Street
East: Verdigris River
West: 225th East Avenue
*Except for portions of Wagoner County in the City of Broken Arrow.
We also respond, under automatic aid agreement to all portions of land in the City of Tulsa east of 193rd East Avenue.
The Creek Turnpike and US Highway 412 are also in our jurisdiction and we respond to the Creek Turnpike from US Highway 412 (I-44) to the 51st Street Exit.
We cover US Highway 412 with the Catoosa Fire Department and typically converge to address from 21000 East 25700 East with their department. From 25701 East to 30500 East we cover the highway
by ourselves since plenty of turnarounds are present making convergence unnecessary. From 30501 to the Verdigris River we also notify the Inola Fire Department.
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Do you also operate an ambulance?
The Oak Grove Fire Department does not operate an ambulance, but responds to all life-threatening emergencies (chest pains, unconscious, seizures, cardiac arrests, breathing problems and motor vehicle accidents) with local ambulance services. In our area we respond with Pafford Ambulance based out of Claremore, EMSA out of Tulsa, and the Broken Arrow Fire Department Ambulance Units. We carry a full compliment of emergency medical tools and can perform a significant number of life support skills in the field. If you live in our district and have an existing medical condition, we ask that you contact our office by at 918-266-6063, or stopping by and discussing your situation so that we can better meet your needs.
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality has jurisdiction on open burning regulations. The Oak Grove Fire District also regulates open burning based on fire conditions in the area and through information provided by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture. When red flag danger or a burn ban is in place, the Oak Grove Fire District does NOT allow burning. The Oak Grove Fire District may also ban burning on an individual basis if significant threat or a public nuisance is created. Please check this link to the ODEQ that provides some information on environmental compliance when conducting open burns - Open Burn Info Sheet
I don’t live near a fire hydrant, can you still put out a fire at my house?
We realize that our response area is not entirely protected by fire hydrants. In many areas of Rogers and Wagoner Counties we rely on our tanker system to provide enough water to extinguish your fire. Both of our primary engines carry 1000 gallons of water and we have two tankers that carry 2,000 gallons each. This means that our response can generate 6,000 gallons of water at the scene without the help of mutual aid companies.
How do I get a copy of a fire investigation report?
You can call our office at 918-266-6063. Costs for copies of reports are $5.00 for processing.
Do you get cats out of trees/telephone poles/off of roofs?
No we do not normally respond to aid animals except under special circumstances. We suggest leaving an open can of tuna at the bottom of the tree. If you feel you need immediate assistance we will be glad to discuss the situation. Please call our dispatch office at 918-596-9977.
Where can I go to get my blood pressure checked?
The Oak Grove Fire District will check your blood pressure any Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm or call to make an appointment at 918-266-6063.
How can I schedule a fire truck or a firefighter at my function?
If you live in our response area, we would be glad to send a fire company to your function. Simply call us at 918-266-6063.
Does your department have the Jaws of Life?
Jaws - Hydraulic Pump
The “Jaws of Life” are actually a common name for hydraulic cutting and spreading tools made by several companies including Hurst (who coined the name), Amkus, Phoenix, etc. We utilize an Amkus set of tools similar to the pictures below. In 2001-2003 we used them on average once a month. The majority of car accidents do not necessitate the tools and even stuck doors can be forced open with hand entry tools.
Jaws - Cutters
Jaws - Spreaders
Jaws - Rams
What is a thermal imaging camera (TIC) and does OGFD have one?
MSA Thermal Imaging Camera
We’ll start off by defining what thermal imaging is. Everything around us gives off heat to some degree. This is made up of long wavelength infrared radiation, which is invisible to the human eye. Thermal imaging converts this radiation into a visible light picture that we can all see by using a sensor that converts the electronic signals. We can also use the same signals to measure temperature. Thermal imaging cameras use sensors to convert infrared radiation into a visible light picture. As long wavelength infrared radiation passes effortlessly through even the densest smoke and darkness, converting this into a visible picture enables vision where this is not normally possible. The camera does not need visible light to operate so the pictures you get are the same whether in light or total darkness. Thermal imaging cameras therefore have many uses, from firefighting, detecting the seat and spread of a fire to survey work, detecting heat losses in buildings and engineering applications such as monitoring overheating conductors, motors, bearings and electrical distribution panels. Most importantly, you can see through smoke! We use the MSA Evolution 5000 that is pictured below. This piece of equipment has already assisted us in seeing heat inside walls and locating hot spots at various structural and outdoor fires. The final cost of this unit was near $15,000 and was purchased as part of the 2002 FIRE Grant Program from the United States Fire Administration.