Central High Volunteer Fire Department

05/23/2026

Calling high school fire cadets!
The 2026 High School Cadet Scholarship Program is accepting applications through May 30, 2026. Five cadets will receive a $3,000 scholarship plus an all-expenses-paid trip to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Safety Symposium.
If you’re passionate about leadership, service, and the future of the fire service, this is your opportunity to be recognized nationally.
📅 Deadline: May 30, 2026
🎓 Open to high school juniors and seniors currently enrolled in a fire cadet program.
Apply today: https://www.firehero.org/event/2026-high-school-cadet-scholarships/

05/19/2026

Postponed due to weather until later this month!
Check here for updates!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Madill Fire Department 3rd Annual Noodling Tournament! Grab your team, and come compete for bragging rights, big catches, and a great time supporting the firefighters of our community!

05/18/2026

Bethel Road VFD and Cox’s Store VFD are bringing in
The Oklahoma Forestry Service to teach- S130, S190, and L180 Wildland classes.

These are the classes needed to gain Firefighter Type 2- Crew Member status with the National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG).

It is a weekend class scheduled for June 5th, 6th, and 7th. It will be starting Friday June 5th at 6:00pm.
The class will be held at the Central High Community Center for Friday and Saturday. Location for the Sunday outside portion is TBD.
Refreshments will be provided everyday, as well as Lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday will be the skills portion of the test consisting of using hand tools to cut fire lines, timed fire shelter deployments, and a work capacity test.

The work capacity test consists of walking 3 miles in 45 minutes with a 45 pound weighted vest.

This class is a great hands on class and can be physically demanding to complete. With successful completion, ICS(100, and 700)

05/16/2026

City of Duncan is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

The City of Duncan Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications, including a high school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license, good physical condition, no felony convictions, and being between the ages of 21 and 45.

Police Officers perform patrol duties, respond to calls for service, make arrests, investigate crimes and traffic collisions, issue citations, testify in court, and work with the community to help resolve problems.

Officers may have the opportunity to apply for specialized assignments such as K-9, Criminal Investigations, SWAT, Traffic Enforcement, and School Resource Officer. Applications are available through the City of Duncan job listings.

Learn more and apply online at duncanok.gov/jobs.

05/12/2026

Come join our team here at AE 25! We have a flight nurse opening. Must have 3 years of experience in ER/ICU or Trauma center. Have all current AHA certifications. Apply online at https://careers.gmr.net/gmr/

05/12/2026

🚒 The Lawton Fire Department is accepting applications for firefighter positions.

Starting salary is $53,930.24 with benefits including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, promotional advancement opportunities, and more.

The department is seeking individuals committed to serving the community through emergency response, public safety, and teamwork.

Applications are due by June 8, 2026.

Apply for firefighter positions and review full qualifications on the City of Lawton Careers page:https://www.lawtonok.gov/380/Careers

05/02/2026

Editor’s note: This is the third part of a series of stories about Stephens County’s rural fire departments and an agreement related to dispatch services with Stephens County Sheriff’s Office.

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

🔥 CALLING ALL FIRE DEPARTMENTS! 🚒

Think you have what it takes? It’s time to prove it.

Join us for the Firefighter Challenge!
During the 60th Annual Old Settler's Day on June 13!

💪 Compete against other departments
🚒 Show off your skills
🏆 Earn bragging rights

All volunteer fire departments are welcome: so grab your team, gear up, and battle it out!

Call 918-473-2070 to sign up