. . .Protecting and Serving Wagoner and Rogers Counties Since 1995

Progressive Improvements

We strive to keep the citizen's of the Oak Grove Fire Protection District informed of the on-goings of "your" fire department. Below are the latest OGFD news stories that highlight the progress that we are making to keep OGFD on the leading edge of volunteer fire departments.

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Oak Grove Fire Department Receives New Rescue Unit

Catoosa Times - Wednesday, December 27, 2006

The Oak Grove Fire Department has received a new medium-duty rescue unit from Anchor-Richey Emergency Vehicles.

The new Unit, which cost approximately $200,000, went into service Dec. 16, 2006. It serves as the primary response vehicle for medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials calls and technical rescue incidents. It features a high capacity generator that runs the Jaws of Life equipment, two winches and an elevated light tower which can serve to illuminate a dark emergency scene.

"This is a very versatile unit that will serve our department well," said Fire Chief Dicus Benton. "The unit has funded by the Wagoner County Fire Sales Tax and greatly improves protection for citizens in the Catoosa area."

The previous rescue vehicle was a 1970's model Dodge utility truck which has since been donated to another Wagoner County fire department.

The Oak Grove Fire Department is also expecting to put a brand new brush unit in service in the first half of 2007.

Grants Providing Progress Funding

Much of the progress that OGFD makes can be contributed to our aggressively seeking grants for funds above our tax generated operating budget. Although our budget is better than most departments our size, it still limits our ability to provide quality personal protective equipment for our firefighters, and some of the latest equipment and tools to do our job. By being awarded various grants, we are able to supplement our budget and purchase these much needed items. Below is a list of some of the grants that OGFD has received:

2006 - Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant for Firefighter Daytime Staffing
2006 - Oklahoma Department of Forestry Equipment Replacement Grant (Brush Pumper)
2005 - Rural Economic Action Program Grant for Fire Station Improvement
2005 - US Smokeless Tobacco Company Grant for Gator all-terrain vehicle
2005 - Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant for Firefighter Compensation
2004 - Special Funding Allocation (State Senator Larry Rice)
2004 - Special Grant Award (State of Oklahoma)
2004 - Rural Economic Action Program Grant for Fire Station Construction
2004 - Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Communications Equipment
2003 - Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for SCBA's
2002 - Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Bunker Gear & Thermal Imager
2002 - 80/20 Department of Agriculture Grant for Fire Equipment
2001 - 50/50 Department of Agriculture Grant for Fire Equipment
2000 - Rural Economic Action Program Grant for Fire Station Equipment
1998 - Doctor's Hospital Foundation Grant for Station Expansion (3 Bays, South)
1996 - 50/50 Department of Agriculture Grant for Fire Equipment
1995 - Rural Economic Action Program Grant for Station Construction
1995 - 80/20 Department of Agriculture Grant for Station Construction

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