Woodward Fire Department

05/05/2026

Woodward County is officially in a burn ban.

04/27/2026

Blood Drive Today!

02/23/2026

The Woodward Fire Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single person that helped with last week’s fire event.

There is no way we could possibly list all of the different agencies and people that stepped in and helped us.

Our station is flooded with donations and we’re so appreciative. We truly serve the best community we could ask for.

We’re also surrounded by other great communities and fire departments as well that answered the call.

It’s hard to predict outcomes but we can confidently say that without the neighboring departments and private operators, there would’ve been a lot more damage.

We also want to thank our City and County leaders for equipping us with what we need. Their foresight also resulted in lots of saved lives and property.

Again, thank you to every single person.

02/19/2026

Woodward Fire Department Official Press Release:

WOODWARD, OK – Firefighters continue to battle the "43 Fire," which ignited two days ago in the area of NS 197 and EW 43 under extreme weather conditions. As of mid-day today, the fire has burned approximately 2,200 acres and is 30% contained.

Incident Overview
The fire began on February 17, 2026, at approximately 3:44 PM. A combination of record-breaking heat (82°F), dangerously low humidity (12%), and wind gusts reaching 60 mph created a "perfect storm" for rapid fire development. The blaze moved quickly through areas west of Woodward before entering the city limits. The fire also extended to the east side of Woodward in the area of Hunter Road and Hanks Trail.

Evacuations and Safety
Authorities initiated immediate evacuations for all affected areas. While the fire caused significant concern for residential structures, initial damage assessments are currently underway, and early findings are positive, suggesting fewer losses than initially feared given the fire's volatility.

A Unified Response
The Woodward Fire Department was bolstered by a massive mutual-aid response from across the state. Crews from the following counties played a pivotal role in structural protection and fire suppression:

Blaine, Ellis, Custer, Dewey, Garfield, Woods, Beckham, and Roger Mills as well as other departmens.

"The preservation of many homes and lives over the last 24 hours is a direct result of the seamless coordination between our local crews and our partners from surrounding counties, as well as outstanding work by Woodward Law Enforcement Agencies and City and County Management," said Woodward Fire Chief Mike Wickware. "Their assistance was vital in stopping the spread within city limits."

Looking Ahead
While progress is being made on containment lines, the Woodward Fire Department urges all citizens to remain vigilant. Dry conditions are expected to persist for several days. Residents are asked to:

Avoid any outdoor burning or spark-producing activities.

Respect all remaining road closures to allow emergency vehicles clear access.

Monitor local official channels for updates on evacuation lifts.r

02/15/2026

02/04/2026

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01/15/2026

12/22/2025

Blood Drive today from 2-6PM!!

12/21/2025

Here is the link to follow Santa tonight! He’ll be leaving from 48th St area at 6:00PM and working through town.

Click here to see live updates for woodwardfdsanta.

12/06/2025

Who’s ready to see Santa?! Mark your calendars for December 21st! We’ll post the route soon!