Station 22 Blue/Utica VFD

06/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Odessa FD

June 14, 2026 - LODD
Lieutenant Isai Huerta, 29
Odessa Fire Rescue. Odessa, TX
At 4:59 p.m., Odessa Fire Rescue crews responded to a residential trailer fire in the 1900 block of South Westcliff Road. While firefighters were operating on scene, conditions deteriorated rapidly, resulting in injuries to three firefighters. All three firefighters were transported to Medical Center Hospital for treatment. Tragically, Lieutenant Huerta succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The two other firefighters injured during the incident did not sustain life-threatening injuries and are receiving care and support.

06/08/2026

105 heat index today ! Stay safe !!!

05/21/2026

Thank you Kara Kuykendall!!!

04/15/2026

The Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department, Station 22, would like to show our support for our neighbors at the Kemp Volunteer Fire Department and encourage everyone in the community to come out and attend their upcoming fundraiser.

Events like these are more than just a gathering—they help provide critical funding for equipment, training, and resources that allow volunteer firefighters to continue protecting their communities.

If you have the opportunity, come out, show your support, and help make a difference. Strong departments build strong communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside Kemp VFD.

We hope to see you there.

04/13/2026

Station 22 recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

To our dispatchers—thank you for being the calm in the chaos and the voice behind every call. Your dedication keeps us moving and our community safe.

We couldn’t do it without you.

04/08/2026

On behalf of the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department, Station 22:

Today, we extend our deepest condolences to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the family, friends, and fellow troopers grieving the loss of one of their own.

This is more than a loss to an agency—it is a loss felt across the entire emergency response community. Every call, every mile, every shift connects us, and tragedies like this remind us of the risks carried by those who serve.

Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Please know that our department stands ready to support in any way we can—today and in the days ahead.

Stay strong. We stand with you.

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It is with deep sorrow the Oklahoma Highway Patrol announces the line of duty death of Trooper Vernon Brake.

On April 8, 2026, at 11:27 a.m., a vehicle traveling southbound on I-35 lost control for an unknown reason and crossed the center cable barrier. The vehicle struck Trooper Brake, who was traveling in the northbound lanes just south of Hefner Road in Oklahoma City.

Trooper Brake was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other involved vehicle, along with a four-year-old passenger, were also pronounced deceased at the scene.

Trooper Brake was a graduate of the 56th OHP Academy in 2006 and has proudly served the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for nearly 20 years, with a significant amount of time assigned to Troop S (commercial motor vehicle enforcement). After his graduation from the academy, he also served in Oklahoma and Logan Counties.

Trooper Brake is survived by his wife and two children.

Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with his family as well as the family of the other driver involved.

OHP's Traffic Homicide Unit (THU) is conducting the investigation into the crash.