IN THE NEWS SAVING COMES FULL CIRCLE In December of 2021, Broken Arrow Fire Stations 1, 4 and 6 responded to a house fire called in by a neighbor. No one was home except for two dogs and three kittens, who were then rescued. One of the dogs, Harley Quinn, was pulled from the home unresponsive and not breathing. Firefighters successfully resuscitated the dog and friends of the homeowner took the dog to Good Shepherd Veterinary clinic. Harley was expected to make a full recovery. Coincidentally, Good Shepherd previously donated many of the same pet resuscitation masks that BAFD carried and used on the dog.
BAFD BRAVERY AWARD A 9-year-old Broken Arrow boy was given the BAFD Bravery Award for performing the Heimlich Manuever and saving his twin brother’s life while riding in the back of their grandmother’s vehicle. Gavin Oxford is now the youngest recipient of the prestigious award. The BAFD hoped the notariety of the award would inspire others to practice safety and life-saving skills.
CITIZEN RESPONSE “I recently called the Broken Arrow Fire Department’s nonemergency number and asked who I should contact regarding the functionality of my smoke alarms. Within the hour, three firefighters came. They found my smoke alarms were all expired and told me exactly what to buy to replace them. They also said they’d come to install them. I did just that, and they came in a timely manner. They were kind, efficient, and respectful. I am so grateful. They were a ray of sunshine in this troubled world.” - J. Stone, Broken Arrow Resident, Tulsa World October Submission
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