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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.
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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.
“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
BAFD BRAVERY AWARD
CITIZEN RESPONSE
HERE TO SERVE
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TASTE OF SUMMER
BAFD provides first aid coverage for many community events throughout the year like Taste of Summer.
PARADES
In 2021, the Broken Arrow Fire Department participated in the Rooster Days, Veteran’s and Christmas parades. We always enjoy handing out candy to all of the children while following the fire truck and ambulance down Main Street.
TO SERVE OTHERS
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
All of you, always do your best. We are proud of all of you. We sleep well every night, knowing you are there when we need you. - S.J. MILLER
Thank you for your training and expertise! Your community loves and respects you! - S. HORN
There is a reason our Broken Arrow Fire Department is #1 in the state. Thank you for all you do. - K. ASHEBRENER
Thank you to each of you in the BAFD for what you do without hesitation for all of Broken Arrow! - D. WALLACE
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
CITY COUNCIL (Left to Right) Johnnie Parks, Vice Mayor Christi Gillespie, Mayor Debra Wimpee, Lisa Ford, Scott Eudey CITY MANAGER Michael Spurgeon
