2024 OSFA Convention Program

130th Annual OSFA Convention

GRATITUDE

GRATITUDE TO THE OSFA FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SUPPORT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Oklahoma State Firefighters Association

Tony Lopez, President

I would like to welcome everyone to Midwest City for OSFA’s 130th Annual Convention.

Midwest City is relatively a young city of only 81 years. We are best known for Tinker Air Force Base, so if you see any service men or women, thank them for their service.

I hope everyone has a good time and enjoys all of the events we have planned.

We have plenty of restaurants and shops, so if you need a bite to eat or have forgotten something, we have you covered.

I would like to thank my convention committee -- Jeff Ingram, Chris Hudson, Brian Christy, Duane Helmberger, James Caudill, Ross White and Toby Shores -- for all their hard work on making this convention happen.

I would also like to thank Raegen, Madelyn and Sheri at the OSFA for everything they have done.

Again, I would to thank all of you for attending!

I hope you a have a great time!

Tony Lopez, OSFA President

Tony Lopez

OSFA President and Retired Midwest City FD

OSFA Executive Director Mike Kelley

On behalf of your OSFA Board and extremely dedicated staff, I would like to personally welcome you to the 130th Annual Convention in Midwest City.

The annual convention provides you, our members, the opportunity to elect your representation and conduct the business of your OSFA.

As a member-driven organization, you, the attendee, determine the organization’s direction for the upcoming year. I would encourage each of you -whether it’s your 1st or 40th convention -- to take the time to introduce yourself to people you don’t know.

Each person, regardless of background or experience, has an equal voice in this organization, and I would encourage each of you to use that voice to help us collectively improve. Your input and direction helps us to serve the firefighters of Oklahoma in a more meaningful and efficient way.

I want to take this opportunity to thank your remarkable staff -- Sheri Nickel, Madelyn Roth and Raegan Layne along with Lance Gill and Jeremy Williams -- for their hard work year round. They not only work extremely hard; they are equally passionate about serving the firefighters of Oklahoma.

The work that the association accomplishes would not be possible without these amazing individuals!

They are constantly working to modernize our systems and challenge the status quo so that we can deliver the best possible service to you, our member. Please, when you see them this week, thank them for their hard work on your behalf!

Additionally, I want to thank your OSFA Board!

Your OSFA Board does double duty -- they represent you making organizational decisions while simultaneously representing you as five of the 13 Oklahoma State Firefighters Pension Board Trustees.

I can assure you that no one cares more about our pension system than these five individuals. They demonstrate that continuously through their professional dedication to the board.

When you see the board this week, thank them for their will-

ingness to serve you and the all of the firefighters of our state.

Thanks, as well, to each of you who served on a committee this past year! I can’t stress enough how much that your time and effort to serve your brothers and sisters is appreciated!

Thanks also to you, our delegate, who is willing to give your time to get involved in the organization. This organization wouldn’t exist without you sacrificing your time to attend and make your opinions count.

We, as an organization, are re liant on the delegates and the many committee members who share their visions about how we can improve the fire service in Oklahoma.

If you have never served on an OSFA committee, I would encourage you to apply for one that interests you at OSFA - Oklahoma State Firefighters Association. The committees are chosen from those individuals who apply. The meetings are available via Zoom to enable greater participation and input from stakeholder’s statewide.

President Lopez’s convention planning committee has spent countless hours preparing for your arrival. We want you to have a great experience in Midwest City and make friends and memories that endure a lifetime!

Mike Kelley OSFA Executive Director and Retired OKC FD

May God bless you and keep and multiply your efforts as you serve the OSFA and your Local communities!

OSFA Administrative Director Sheri Nickel

“This is heavy” is one of Marty McFly’s catchphrases which he says throughout the “Back to the Future” trilogy whenever he’s stunned or confused.

Given the high-stakes timetravel adventures he finds himself sucked into, it’s not surprising that the quote comes up a lot.

There is a lot of humor in the movie about the 80’s culture clashing with the 1950’s setting.

Doc Brown asks Marty McFly “Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the earth’s gravitational pull?”

What makes that question so funny is Doc’s scientific mindset of trying to make sense of what it would mean for the future.

Sheri Nickel OSFA Deputy Director and Orlando FD

This week’s celebration of the Oklahoma Fire Service is going to be full of an assortment of firefighters from the past and current, and perhaps a few newbies who are going to lead us into the future.

As we all meet at the golf course, the convention center, or at one of the many events, we all need to take advantage of the knowledge of the past firefighters and learn the knowledge of the new firefighters.

Tony’s theme seems a bit whimsical, but he and his convention planning team have done an outstanding job putting this all together, and the theme is more than appropriate for what is happening in the OSFA.

Transitioning into the future has seemed “heavy” at times, but we are progressing despite the “earth’s gravitational pull” and we are leaving the old ways behind and making the future brighter as we bring in the new generation.

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association is rich in history, and that is because of great leadership through the 130 years of this organization.

As we progress into the future, history is being made and the things that are happening at this year’s convention will soon be in those same history books.

Make sure you read the resolutions, be educated as to why those changes are needed, and ask questions before you go with the popular vote.

Let’s use the convention as a leadership experience and not only as a party. A lot of time and effort has gone into this week.

We have great speakers and important issues to discuss, but most of all, networking amongst other firefighters across the state is invaluable. Friendships will be formed and memories will be made in ways that you won’t even realize.

Let’s make good decisions and make the fire service in Oklahoma the best it can be.

Sheri Nickel OSFA Deputy Director

Jeremy Williams Museum Associate

Madelyn Roth Membership Coord.

Raegan Layne Events Coordinator

Penelope Soldan Publications

Greg Roberts Museum Archivist

Lance Gill Museum Staff

Midwest City Fire Station No. 1 circa 1940s

Midwest City Fire Department History

The Midwest City Fire Department was organized in 1943. G. E. Zimmerman served as the first Fire Chief, and currently Chief Bert Norton presides as the 12th Fire Chief.

The Midwest City Fire Department operates out of six fire stations, a headquarters, and a brand new $5.2 million training facility.

The training facility is the first of its kind in the Oklahoma City metro. It sits on three acres of land that host a 2,200 square foot classroom, a detached garage and storage area, and most im portantly, a four story combination burn and skills building.

This four story structure is comprised of 40 shipping containers methodically put together to recreate numerous situations our firefighters may encounter at any given time.

From forceable entry to rappelling to roof ventilation, this structure has been a huge boost for next level training for firefighters.

Some history about the Midwest City Fire department includes the fact that the initial oper ating schedule for the first 30 years (1940s through 1970s) for firefighters was divided between two shifts, but a third shift was created in 1974 to allow more manpower as well as more rest for the firefighters.

Midwest City FD also created the first HazMat Team in the state in 1983.

Always motivated to improve, the Midwest City FD obtained the prestigious ranking of ISO Class 1 in 2006, the highest level possible, joining the elite group of only 1% of fire departments in the country that meet the exceptional standards that the Insurance Services Office sets.

The Midwest City Fire Department became the first in Oklahoma out of 1,518 fire departments to reach ISO Class 1 ranking.

Today, Midwest City FD’s six fire stations cover 26 square miles with over 2,500 hydrants throughout the city.

The department features four primary divisions of Administration, Suppression, Training and Fire Prevention, operating on an annual budget of roughly $15 million.

Though the fire department strives for success, the duties are not without hardship.

Since founding in 1943, Midwest City firefighters have faced significant natural disasters that have impacted the city.

On Jan. 10, 1990, an enormous grass fire razed nearly a dozen homes and caused over $1.5 million in damages to local buildings.

On April 9, 2009, a string of wind-fueled wildfires spread through Midwest City and Choctaw and destroyed as many as 100 homes, despite the efforts of more than 23 mutual aid agencies.

Midwest City firefighters have also faced devastating losses in on-duty accidents.

On August 5, 1999, a traffic collision caused the death of firefighter Jim Clark when a car crashed

Former Fire Station No. 1 -- now Fire Station No. 2 -- in 2009

into the Ladder 2 firetruck and a second car hit the first, killing Jim.

To honor their fallen brother, the fire department built a memorial at the New Fire Station 2.

Far from simply assisting with accidental blazes, Midwest City firefighters have responded to thousands of accidents and natural disasters over the years, such as the May 3, 1999 tornado, the second deadliest in US history and the worst disaster in the city’s history.

This storm destroyed over 8,000 homes, took the lives of 36 people, and caused $1.1 billion of damages to Oklahoma and Cleveland County, the single most costly tornado in U.S. history.

Though it may surprise the average citizen, firefighters actually spend more time in the field as medical responders than they do fighting fires.

In 2023, Midwest City’s emergency response team reported 8,538 requests for aid, but only 207 of the alerts were due to a fire, representing a mere 2.42% of the division’s overall services.

In contrast, dispatchers recorded 5,870 calls for rescue and emergency medical services, accounting for 68.75% of the total incidents.

As first responders, firefighters receive EMT certification, and 95% also serve as HazMat Technicians.

Each day, firefighters train to react to rapidly-changing circumstances that could turn hazardous at any moment.

From internal training sessions to public education demonstrations, the Midwest City Fire Department is charged with the responsibility of reducing risks to save lives, property, and the environment from man-made and natural disasters.

Midwest City Fire Department

MISSION STATEMENT

The Midwest City Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services for our community and citizens. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical response, disaster management, fire prevention and public education.

VISION STATEMENT:

We shall endeavor to be mentally and physically prepared to take bold and aggressive action in the execution of our mission.

G.E. Zimmerman (1943-44)

R.B. Caveny (1944-49)

M.W. Johnson (1949-64)

Charles Brice (1964-68)

John Ferrish (1968-75)

David Newby (1975-79)

Tom Canfield (1979-86)

Charles Joyner (1986-88)

Mike Bower (1988-2004)

Randy Olsen (2004-2012)

Jarret Metheny (2012-2014)

Bert Norton (2015-Present)

PURCHASE AN OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTER LICENSE TAG!

• Oklahoma Firefighter tags cost $35 a year (on top of regular tag fees)

• A portion of the fee goes to the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum/Memorial

• Tags can be purchased from local tag agents any time during the year

• Tags can be customized to 6 letters as approved by the Tax Commission

MWC FD Station 1

MWC FD Station 2

MWC FD Station 3

MWC FD Station 4

MWC FD Station 5

MWC FD Station 6

Best wishes to Oklahoma State Firefighters Association

Jim Clark LODD Aug. 5, 1999

I-40 car hit Ladder 2, then second car hit the first car, killing Clark. A memorial in his honor was built at the Fire Station 2.

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May 1999 Tornado path thru Midwest City and resulting damage

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Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association

Mike Duncan, President

Hello All!

I want to welcome everyone to the 2024 OSFA Convention. It’s been a good year. We got the Multiplier for the Volunteers and where Veterans can buy some of their active time for their pension. We will continue to try for a raise for our retired firefighters because some really need it.

Have a great convention!

43rd Annual ORFA Convention

Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 • Reed Center • Midwest City, Oklahoma

9:30 a.m.

Registration -- Reed Center Meeting Hall

11 a.m. Lunch -- Reed Center Meeting Room

Noon

General Session -- Reed Center Meeting Room

Posting of Colors -- Midwest City Honor Guard

Flag Salute -- James Fullingim, Past President

Invocation -- Mike Bower, Ret. Midwest City Fire Chief

Call To Order -- Mike Duncan, President

Fraternal Welcome -- Bert Norton, Midwest City Fire Chief

City Welcome -- Tim Lyon, Midwest City Manager

12:30 p.m.

Memorial Service -- Erick Reynolds, 1st Vice President, & Marshall Dunnam, 2nd Vice President

Appointment Of Parliamentarian: Phil Ostrander, Past ORFA Executive Director

Appointment Of Committees: Nominating • Resolution

Introductions -- Mike Duncan, President

Break

Guest Speaker -- Ed Kirtley, OSU Assistant Dean of Outreach and Extension

Guest Speaker -- Representative Stan May, 80th District

OSFA Welcome and Memorial Report -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President

Legislative Report -- Don Armes & Julia Jernigan-Smith, OSFA Lobbyists; Phil Ostrander. ORFA Lobbyist

Firefighters Pension System Report -- Chase Rankin, Executive Director

EVACU Presentation -- Paul Simpson

Business Meeting:

First Report of the Nominating Committee

Membership Report -- Gordon Gingrich, 3rd Vice President

Chapter Reports -- Marshall Dunnam, 2nd Vice President

Break Opportunity to Visit with Candidates for 3rd VP -- Coffee & Refreshments Served Inside Room

Committee Reports: Resolutions • Nominating

Election Of Officers

Old Business / New Business

Awards: T. Dick Cagle Fire Mark Award • George Fina Flamebeaux Award

Financial Report - Tippy Pierce, Executive Director

President’s Report – Mike Duncan

Election Results

Presentation to Past President

Installation Of Officers -- James Fullingim, Past President

Presentation to New President

Presentation To New Past President

Presentation of the Axe to James Fullingim

Comments From Board

Election Of OSFA Delegates

Door Prizes /Adjourn Sine Die

Hospitality Room -- Oklahoma Firefighters Museum

RESOLUTIONS FOR 43rd ANNUAL ORFA CONVENTION

ORFA Legislative Resolution 24-01

WHEREAS Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association Representatives 4,500 Paid and Volunteer Retired firefighters and;

WHEREAS the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association has the responsibility to identify the diversity of its members and;

WHEREAS the Association has paid attention to this diversity of the membership and;

WHEREAS the Association has identified the complexity of the membership and;

WHEREAS the Association has identified the membership’s loss of buying power, which has gone on unchecked for many years and;

WHEREAS the Association has a group of members who have been retired for 15 years and others who have been retired for 25 years or more and;

WHEREAS the Association’s Legislative Committee has met and seen the need to seek Legislation for this group of Retired Firefighters and; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we seek Legislation for a Hybrid Stipend for Retired Firefighters that meet the following criteria:

• Paid Retired Firefighters over 65 years of age will receive a onetime $2,000.00-dollar Stipend if they have been retired for at least 15 years. The following month the $2,000.00-dollar amount shall be divided by 12 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,000.00 divided 12 will come to $166.66 per month).

• Paid Retired Firefighters 70 years of age or older will receive a onetime $2,500.00-dollar if they have been retired at least 25 years. The following month the $2,500.00-dollar amount shall be divided by 12 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,500.00 divided 12 will come to $208.33 per month).

• Volunteer Retired Firefighters, shall be given $2,000.00 dollars if they have been retired for 15 years and are 65 years or older. The following month the $2,000.00 dollars shall be divided by 24 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,000.00 divided by 24 will come to $83.33 per month).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 43th ORFA Convention: Pass this Legislative Resolution and send on to the OSFA Convention for passage and to seek this legislation.

Respectfully submitted: ORFA Executive Board

ORFA Constitutional Resolution 24-01

WHEREAS members of the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association met in Oklahoma City in April to discuss and determine modifications needed to the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association Constitution & Bylaws, Article V, Section 9; and

WHEREAS these modifications were discussed and voted on by the ORFA Cornerstone Resolutions and Constitution Subcommittee; and;

WHEREAS the current ORFA Constitution and Bylaws Article V, Section 9 currently reads “The 1st Vice President shall serve as the ORFA liaison to the OSFA Legislative Committee. The 2nd Vice President shall be responsible for the Cornerstone Committee, as the Chairman. The 3rd Vice President shall be the Vice Chairman.”

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates at the 43rd Annual ORFA Convention show the overall support of the organization toward our members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED these proposed ORFA Constitution and Bylaws modifications will have the ORFA Constitution and Bylaws Article V, Section 9 will read as follows, “The 1st Vice President shall serve as the ORFA liaison to the OSFA Legislative Committee. The 2nd Vice President shall be responsible for the Cornerstone Committee and Membership Subcommittee, as the Chairman. The 3rd Vice President shall be responsible for the Cornerstone Committee and Membership Subcommittee, as the Vice Chairman.”

Respectfully submitted: ORFA Cornerstone Resolutions and Constitution Subcommittee

2024 ORFA Past Presidents Luncheon

ORFA PAST PRESIDENTS

T.W. Blackie Oliver

evereTTe BreWer

Bernard Flaming

HOWard ray STOOpS

ray caTlin

Harry pilkingTOn

ernie ledBeTTer

Tim FOrd

Jim nOrTOn

T. dick cagle

peTe Brinegar

lOuiS m. BuncH

Bill c. mccaWley

larry BOggeS

HaSkell STarBuck

Bud SHepHerd

pHillip reeSe

Wendell gilliam

gene “Sam” OrucH

cliFFOrd r. leWiS

mike BillingSley

perry Brinegar mike BOWer randy rOSe

JOHn g. HuBBard Jr

david BOWman

paul gallaHar

SHey p. FranceS

1997 OrFa execuTive BOard

2008 OrFa execuTive BOard

1917-35

ORFA PAST PRESIDENTS

John R. Moore, Oklahoma City*

1936 Marion H. Rodgers, OKC*

1937-38 Floyd Whittenberg, OKC*

1940 E.H. Miller, McAlester*

1941 George H. Stewart, Tulsa*

1946 George Ross, Oklahoma City*

1947-49 John D. Pugh, Oklahoma City*

1950 Sid Bean, Tahlequah*

1951-52 Luke Chenoweth, Oklahoma City*

1953 George H. Stewart, Tulsa*

1954 Alvin Gelbhar, Cushing*

1955-57 Andy Bean, Bristow*

1958-64

Charles S. Fuqua, Cushing*

1965-69 J.E. Davis, Oklahoma City*

1981-85 Shey P. Frances, Tulsa*

1986 Ray Catlin, Lawton*

1987 Pete Brinegar, Duncan*

1988 Phillip Reese, Bartlesville

1989 T.W. Blackie Oliver, Tulsa*

1990 Harry Pilkington, Tulsa*

1991 Louis M. Bunch, OKC*

1992 Wendell Gilliam, Bartlesville*

1993 Everette Brewer, Enid *

1994 Ernie Ledbetter, Okmulgee

1995 Bill C. McCawley, Moore *

1996 Gene ‘Sam’ Oruch, Oklahoma City

1997 John G. Hubbard Jr., Tulsa*

1998 Bernard Flaming, Enid*

1999 Tim Ford, Nichols Hills*

2000 Larry Bogges, Lawton

2001 Clifford R. Lewis, Oklahoma City

2002 Howard Ray Stoops, Tulsa

2003 Jim Norton, Moore*

2004 Haskell Starbuck, Shattuck

2005 Mike Billingsley, Nichols Hills

2006 David Bowman, Oklahoma City

2007 T. Dick Cagle, Tulsa

2008 Bud Shepherd, Slaughterville*

2009 Perry Brinegar, Duncan

2010 Mike Bower, Midwest City

2011 Randy Rose, Oklahoma City

2012 Paul Gallahar, Tulsa

2013 Bob Allen, Owasso

2014 Jackie Carner, Broken Arrow

2015 Tom Smith, Dewey

2016 John A. Soos, Oklahoma City

2017 Phil Ostrander, Tulsa

2018 Dana Cramer, Norman

2019 Juan Rodriguez, Lawton

2020 Tippy Pierce, Moore

2021 George Fina, Oklahoma City

2022 A.K. “Yogi” Cole, Tulsa

2023 James Fullingim, Norman *Deceased

Juan rOdriguez Tippy pierce

geOrge Fina

TOm SmiTH JOHn a. SOOS pHil OSTrander

dana cramer

BOB allen Jackie carner

yOgi cOle

JameS Fullingim

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April 2009 Fire Storm in Midwest City

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

6:30 a.m. & Noon

7:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Oklahoma State Firefighters Association

BACK TO THE FUTURE•

June 12-15, 2024, in Midwest

Golf Registration -- John Conrad Regional; Golf Course (771 S. Douglas Blvd., Midwest City)

Golf Tournament -- John Conrad Regional Golf Course

Lunch Provided for Golfers -- Five Star BBQ

Lunch Provided for Skeet Tournament Shooters

Skeet Shoot Tournament -- Quail Ridge Sporting Clays (2401 S.McLoud Road, McLoud)

Welcome & Golf Awards -- Delta Hotel (5750 Will Rogers Road, Midwest City)

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Past Presidents’ Breakfast -- Reed Conference Center, Joyner Room (Invitation Only)

Convention Registration -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

Presentation of Colors -- Midwest City FD Honor Guard

Invocation -- Toby Hess, Midwest City FD Chaplain

Memorial Service

Amazing Grace -- Oklahoma Fire Pipes & Drums

Call to Order -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President

11:30 a.m.

Fraternal Welcome -- Bert Norton, Midwest City Fire Chief

City Welcome -- Matt Dukes, City of Midwest City Mayor

Introduction of Guests -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President

Speaker -- Robert Manger, Oklahoma House Representative, District 101

Appointment of Committees

Credentials, Nominating, Resolutions, Special Resolutions

Noon Adjourn

12:30 p.m.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Poker Run -- Starts/Ends at Reed Conference Center

Stops at B&B Bar and Grill, Chicken Shack, Oklahoma Firefighters Memorial

Bowling -- Planet Bowl (6601 Tinker Diagonal, Midwest City)

Association 130th Annual Convention

Midwest City • Hosted by Midwest City Fire Department

5:30 to 11 p.m.

5:30 to 11 p.m.

OSFA Picnic -- Reed Conference Center Parking Lot (Must have voucher for food/drinks)

Cornhole Tournament -- Reed Conference Center Parking Lot (Sponsored by OSFA Women’s Aux)

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Final Registration -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

10:30 a.m. Call to Order -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President Invocation -- Toby Hess, Midwest City FD Chaplain

Women’s Welcome -- Courtney Thompson, OSFA Women’s Aux President (Ladies excused from convention)

MDA Presentation -- Becky Wilkerson Prine, Senior Director of Firefighter Partnership

Partial Credentials Report First Report of Nomination Committee

11 a.m.

Lunch

1 p.m.

Speaker -- Toby Hess, Midwest City FD Chaplain

OSFA Awards Explanation -- Mike Kelley, OSFA Executive Director

Special Presentations/Recognitions -- OSFA Board

• Shey P. Francis Award

• Department/Unit Citation

• Meritorious Service Award

• Medal of Valor

• First In Last Out Award

• David Bain Award

• 100 Year Membership Awards

2 p.m.

Speaker -- Bart Lace, Deputy Chief-Special Operations, Stafford County (VA) Fire Rescue Break

2:45 p.m. Reports

• State Fire Marshal -- Keith Bryant, State Fire Marshal

• State Forestry -- Mark Goeller, State Forester

• State Emergency Management -- Annie Mack Vest, OEM Director

• Rural Fire Coordinators -- Melvin Mashburn, District 1

• Firefighters Pension System -- Chase Rankin, Executive Director

• Legislative Report -- Don Armes, OSFA Lobbyist

• Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association -- Tippy Pierce, ORFA Director

• Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association -- Kent Lagaly, OFCA Director

• Professional Firefighters of Oklahoma -- Ricky Burns, PFFO President

• Fire Service Training -- Caroline Reed, OSU FST Director

• Oklahoma Firefighters Museum -- Lance Gill, Museum Staff

Written Reports have been requested and are on the back table if provided by the following Organizations: Baptist Burn Center; Department of Labor; Fire Marshal’s Association of Oklahoma; Insurance Services Office; International Association of Arson Investigators; Oklahoma Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians; State Risk Management; Oklahoma Firefighters Foundation; Fire Service Instructors of Oklahoma

3:30 p.m. Presentation of Pete & Lela Stavros Scholarships -- Mike Kelley, OSFA Executive Director

4 p.m. Second Report of Nominating Committee

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Reception for Past OSFA Presidents -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor (Invitation Only)

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Associate Members Reception -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Silent Auction -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

9 a.m.

Break

10:30 a.m.

Break

Banquet -- Reed Conference Center, Reed C-D-E-F

Invocation

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Live Auction -- Don Armes

Grand Door Prizes

Entertainment -- Dueling Pianos

Registration (For Pre-Registered Volunteer Firefighters Only)

Call to Order -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President

Invocation -- Toby Hess, Midwest City FD Chaplain

Seating of Delegates

OSFA Committee Reports:

• Legislative Committee -- Eric Acosta, Tulsa FD

• Educational Advisory Committee -- James Johnson, Tuttle FD

• Safety and Health Committee -- Jeremy Williams, Guthrie FD

• EMS Committee -- Blake Braden, Guthrie FD

• Memorial/Museum Expanion -- Mike Bower, Ret. Midwest City FD

• Volunteer Fire Service Committee -- Kyle Ramer, Jacktown FD

• Public Education Committee -- Jacob Stangl, Edmond FD

Report of Convention Committees

Final Credentials Report

Distribution of Electronic Ballots

Report of Resolutions Committee

Balloting

Final Report of Nominating Committee

Correspondence from 2026 Host City -- Cary Provence, 2nd Vice President

Report of Officers

Executive Director’s Report -- Mike Kelley

President’s Report -- Tony Lopez

Election Results

Executive Board Comments

Installation of Officers -- Jim Ed Nimmo, OSFA Past President

Old Business / New Business

Report of Special Resolutions Committee

Unfinished Business

Presentation of Axe -- Tony Lopez to Jim Ed Nimmo

Past President’s Comments -- Jim Ed Nimmo

Invitation to 2025 Convention -- Donnie Bennett, 2025 OSFA President

Assessments of Fines

Adjourn Sine Die

Announcements/Door Prizes

RESOLUTIONS FOR 130th ANNUAL OSFA CONVENTION

OSFA Legislative Resolution 24-01

WHEREAS volunteer members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Gathered for caucus in Woodward on February 3rd to identify and discuss important issues facing the volunteer fire service; and WHEREAS after much discussion and debate the issues were narrowed to the top issue affecting Oklahoma volunteer firefighters; and

WHEREAS the OSFA is the largest representative organization for volunteer firefighters in Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS currently fire departments are required to report to the State Fire Marshal’s office annually; and

WHEREAS many grant and funding opportunities are unrealized due to lack of adequate and underreporting; and

WHEREAS in the past electronic near real-time reporting has been cost prohibitive for most of the fire departments in the State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS the US Fire Administration has partnered to create the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS); and

WHEREAS the goal of NERIS is to empower the local fire and emergency services community by equipping them with near real-time information and analytic tools that support data informed decision-making for enhanced preparedness and response to incidents involving all hazards; and WHEREAS the intent is to offer the base reporting free of charge to the departments;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates at the 130th Annual OSFA Convention show the overall support of the organization toward our volunteer members; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Volunteer Fire Services Committee and the Legislative Committee, research, develop, and propose legislation for the purpose of requiring all reporting currently required, be required to use the NERIS reporting system once available; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these committees report back to the 2025 Volunteer Caucus and the 2025 OSFA Convention on their recommendations.

Respectfully submitted: By unanimous vote of members present at the OSFA 22nd Annual Volunteer Caucus, Chair Kyle Ramer

OSFA Legislative Resolution 24-02

WHEREAS Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Representatives 4,500 Paid and Volunteer Retired firefighters and;

WHEREAS the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association has the responsibility to identify the diversity of its members and;

WHEREAS the Association has paid attention to this diversity of the membership and;

WHEREAS the Association has identified the complexity of the membership and;

WHEREAS the Association has identified the membership’s loss of buying power, which has gone on unchecked for many years and;

WHEREAS the Association has a group of members who have been retired for 15 years and others who have been retired for 25 years or more and;

WHEREAS the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association’s Legislative Committee has met and seen the need to seek Legislation for this group of Retired Firefighters and;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That we seek Legislation for a Hybrid Stipend for Retired Firefighters that meet the following criteria:

• Paid Retired Firefighters over 65 years of age will receive a onetime $2,000.00-dollar Stipend if they have been retired for at least 15 years. The following month the $2,000.00-dollar amount shall be divided by 12 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,000.00 divided 12 will come to $166.66 per month).

• Paid Retired Firefighters 70 years of age or older will receive a onetime $2,500.00-dollar if they have been retired at least 25 years. The following month the $2,500.00-dollar amount shall be divided by 12 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,500.00 divided 12 will come to $208.33 per month).

• Volunteer Retired Firefighters, shall be given $2,000.00 dollars if they have been retired for 15 years and are 65 years or older. The following month the $2,000.00 dollars shall be divided by 24 and added to their pension amount monthly. (Example $2,000.00 divided by 24 will come to $83.33 per month).

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 43th ORFA Convention: Pass this Legislative Resolution and send on to the OSFA Convention for passage and to seek this legislation.

Respectfully submitted: ORFA Executive Board

OSFA Constitutional Resolution 24-02

WHEREAS members of the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Executive Board met in Oklahoma City in January, February, March and April to discuss and determine modifications and clean up language needed to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Constitution & Bylaws, the following Constitution changes need to be made to Article 1, Section 1, Article 1, Section 2, Article 2, Section 6, Article 2, Section 7, Article 2, Section 10, Article 3, Section 3, Article 3, Section 4, Article 4, Section 3, Article 4, Section 5, Article 5, Section 3, Article 6, Section 1, Article 8, Section 1, Article 8, Section 2, Article 8, Section 3, Article 8, Section 4, Article 9, Section 1, Article 9, Section 4, Article 9, Section 5, All of Article 14, Article 15, Section 1, Article 15, Section 3, Article 15, Section 4, Article 16, Section 1, Article 16, Section 2, Article 16, Section 3 and the following Bylaw changes need to be made to Article 2, Section 3, Article 3, Section 1, Article 4, Section 3, Article

4, Section 4, Article 4, Section 5; and WHEREAS the OSFA Constitution and By-Laws was last updated in 2021; and WHEREAS the OSFA Constitution and By-Laws is a living document; and

WHEREAS these modifications were discussed and voted on by the OSFA Executive Board;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the delegates at the 130th Annual OSFA Convention show the overall support of the organization toward our members by continuing to update and modify our governing documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these proposed OSFA Constitution and Bylaws modifications be accepted as submitted.

Respectfully submitted: OSFA Executive Board

RESOLUTIONS FOR 130th ANNUAL OSFA CONVENTION

OSFA Constitutional Resolution 24-01

WHEREAS the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (OSFA) is made up of active service firefighters plus members of the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association; and WHEREAS the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association (ORFA) has its own board made up of retired Oklahoma firefighters; and

WHEREAS the OSFA purpose from the constitution and bylaws states: “The purpose of this organization shall be to create, maintain and perpetuate a fraternal spirit among its members; to assemble in convention and there devise ways and means of improving the fire fighting service by appropriate discussion, lectures, debates and mutual exchange of ideas; to cooperate with the various state departments and agencies, to suggest helpful legislation and to educate its membership and improve the service and to enhance the value and dignity of their profession and to be instrumental in promoting improved conditions for the firefighters of the State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS the people who know best the conditions of the current fire fighting service, what types of legislation and education are needed to improve the current fire fighting service, what the current values are and dignity is within the membership, how the service and conditions need to be improved for the firefighters, are our active firefighter members; and

WHEREAS currently under Article 3 – Elected Officers, Section 1 states in part, “There shall be at least one of the officers of the Board who is a Volunteer Firefighter.” Thereby requiring the Volunteer Firefighter Board Member to be an active volunteer firefighter; and

WHEREAS the intent was not to single out the volunteer board member but rather to ensure that a current volunteer firefighter is on the board and to emphasize that the volunteer member has to be a current member of a volunteer fire department and thereby an active Association member; and

WHEREAS Article 3, Section 1 by the above example implies that ALL current board members must be active firefighters, up to and including the Immediate Past President; and

WHEREAS the second objective under the ORFA constitution states that they are to: “Assist the OSFA in pursuit of common goals;” and

WHEREAS to best accomplish these goals as described within the two constitutions is to ensure that all future OSFA board members are and will remain active service firefighters as defined in Article 2 – Membership, Section 2 “Active Members: All members of fire departments, participating in the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System, who are not receiving pension

benefits, shall be eligible for active membership in this Association upon the payment of the annual dues for every member of that department as provided by Article 8, Section 1 of this constitution. (Article 8, Section 1 describes the amount of dues to be paid); and WHEREAS to provide clear and undeniable guidance for OSFA boards and executive directors:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED to amend Article 3 – Elected Officers, Section 1 as follows:

Section 1. The officers of the Association shall consist of President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, and Immediate Past President. These officers shall be known as the Board. Board officers shall be required to seek the office of the next higher Board chair at each annual convention after initial election. The Board President shall be required to move into the Immediate Past President’s position in the year following his or her term as President. This section in no way shall be construed to prevent an Active Member of this Association, not holding a Board office, from running for an elected Board office. There shall be at least one of the officers of the Board who is a Volunteer Firefighter. Members of the Association seeking and/or holding an elected Board office or the office of Immediate Past President shall be active members as defined by Article 2, Section 2 of this constitution. Under no circumstances shall any fire department have more than one elected member serving on the Board, but this will not restrict Board appointments according to Article 3, Section 5 of this constitution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Article 3 – Elected Officers, Section 5 be amended as follows:

Section 5. In the event of a resignation, death, disability or any other vacancy of an elected Board Officer, the remaining members of the Board may at their discretion, within the requirements of Article 3 of the Association Constitution, appoint a person or persons, who is a current active firefighter in the State of Oklahoma, to serve in the vacated position(s) until the next convention. If the Immediate Past President position is vacated for any reason, the position may only be filled in one of two methods:

1) it shall be filled by an active member who is an OSFA Past President;

a. If utilizing this method, the exception under Article 3, Section 1 is applicable, thereby allowing more than one member of the same fire department to serve on the Board in this specific occurrence

2) Or; it shall remain vacant until the current President completes his or her term as President and moves into the Immediate Past President position.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Constitutional amendment shall be effective on July 1, 2025 so as to not affect any current sitting Board members.

To view the edits to the OSFA Constitution, as mentioned in OSFA Constitutional Resolution 24-02 (at left), go online to: https://osfa. info/news/K9JKFHu4jXLqnF3TgvV4

Respectfully Submitted:

Mike Bower, MWC FD (Ret), OSFA/OFCA/ORFA Past President

Gene Brown, The Village FD (Ret), Past FF Museum Director

A.K. “Yogi” Cole, Tulsa FD (Ret), Past OSFA/ORFA President

George Fina, OKC FD (Ret), Past ORFA President, OKC Retirees Association President

Steve Lumry, OKC FD (Ret), Past OSFA President, Past OSFA/ ORFA Executive Director, Past OFCA Administrative Director

Juan Rodriguez, Lawton FD (Ret), Past OSFA/ORFA President

David Thompson, Past OSFA President

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OSFA AWARDS - Past Honorees

David Bain Award

2005 - Dana Cramer - Norman

2007 - Jerry Bower - Shawnee

2008 - Herb Bradshaw - Warr Acres

2010 - Michael Billingsley - Nichols Hills

2012 - T. Dick Cagle - Tulsa

2014 - Ray Hammons - Tahlequah

2015 - Pete Stavros (posthumously) - OKC

2016 - Larry Bogges - Lawton

2019 - James R. “Jim” Minx - Oklahoma City

2020 - George Fina - Oklahoma City

2021 - Mike Bower - Midwest City

2023 - Mattthew Lay - Tulsa

Recognize any individual who has provided service both to their community and to the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association and who possesses attributes that coincide with involvement in youth programs through church, school, and/ or community, provides a role model for other leaders, and has proven to be a person of courage and impeccable character.

Department/Unit Citation

Presented to a Department/ Unit that has displayed gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission \ under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions.

• 2017 - Oklahoma City FD Engine 15B (Travis Fryrear, Timothy Radford, Nathan Vandervort, Chad Grant)Presented in recognition of their actions to deliver a set of 13-week premature twins.

• 2018 - Beaver FD - Presented in recognition of their response during the 2017 wildfires.

• 2019 - Tulsa FD - Presented in recognition for assistance with the John F. Futhey II State Fire School.

• 2020 - Buffalo Valley FD - Presented for their efforts at a house fire which also resulted in attending to a firefighter hit in eye with a gunshot wound and attending to their fire chief who had symptoms of a heart attack.

• 2021 - Spavinaw FD - Presented for overcoming obstacles and rebuilding leadership and camaraderie amongst members after being locked down in 2019 and not able to respond safely and efficiently.

• 2022 - Twin Lakes FD - Presented for their resilience after a devastating fire destroyed their FD in February 2021.

• 2023 - Broken Arrow FD - Presented for their support and sponsorship of the John F. Futhey II State Fire School.

Dana Cramer

Jerry Bower

Mike Bower

George Fina

Michael Billingsley T. Dick Cagle

Ray Hammons

Pete Stavros Larry Bogges

Herb Bradshaw

Jim Minx

Matthew Lay

OSFA AWARDS - Past Honorees

First In - Last Out Award

2016 - Tom Low, Stillwater FD

2017 - Richard Walts, Ret. Ft. Sill FD

2018 - Bud Shepherd, Ret. Slaughterville FD

2019 - Clifford Lewis, Ret. Oklahoma City FD

2020 - Tom Marcum, Mooreland FD

2021 - Bill Hallman, Oklahoma City FD

2022 - Brady Bond, Garber FD

2023 - Ronnie Walker, Ret. Lawton FD

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Presented to a member of the Association who has demonstrated excellent service to the entire membership by and through attendance at annual conventions, committee work for the Association (Convention and/or Standing Committees), volunteer work for the Association (in the Museum or for OSFA in general), and exemplifies what it means to be a firefighter and a member of OSFA.

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OSFA AWARDS - Past Honorees

Shey P. Francis Award

Medal Of Valor

Presented to persons who are deemed worthy of his example, who have made a sincere dedicated effort to improve working conditions, funding, training opportunities, and salaries and/or pensions for the firefighters of the State of Oklahoma.

Christine V. “Sparky” Francis (Shey’s wife)

1997 - Mary Elizabeth Carrol, Ardmore

2016 - Senator Don Barrington, Lawton

2018 - Dr. Erick Reynolds, OSU-FST

2019 - T. Dick Cagle, Ret. Tulsa FD

2020 - Scott Van Horn, Oklahoma City FD

2021 - Paddy Metcalf, OSU-FST

2022 - Zach Bruhn, Oklahoma City FD

2023 - Michael Harkey, Caney VFD

Presented to any firefighter who performs acts of courage, bravery and/or valor, who goes above and beyond the call of duty, who performs an extraordinary act of bravery or who shows exemplary action while on or off duty.

• 1998 - Thomas Reynolds (posthoumously), Terlton

Died in line of duty following a dune buggy accident where gasoline was dripping on him as he freed two young boys from an overturned dune buggy that caught fire.

• 1999 - Jim Clark (posthumously), Midwest City

Died in line of duty while responding to a car accident on the interstate. Clark purposely placed himself between an oncoming car and the accident victim he was tending at the scene of the accident.

• 2002 - Neal Young & Tommy Robertson, Harrah

Search and rescue for boy in cold murky farm pond.

• 2002 - Brad Knol, Nichols Hills

Prevented possible boiler explosion at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club.

• 2002 - James Fugate, Bartlesville

Rescued driver of a burning vehicle and stayed in the vehicle with a trapped passenger until rescue workers arrived.

• 2002 - Les Gomez, Oklahoma City

Rescued man from burning house without the protection of a hose line.

• 2003 - Christopher Denny & Jason Duff, El Reno

Rescued two children from drowning while off duty.

• 2004 - Jack Maxwell, Mill Creek

Risked his life and saved a woman from a house fire and knocked down fire with one other firefighter before additional units arrived.

• 2006 - John Destry Horton (posthumously), Chickasha

Went to the aid of Larry Crabb who was entangled in a barbed wire fence and was overcome by fire.

• 2006 - Larry Crabb, Acme

Rescued Destry Horton after freeing himself from an entangled fence and carried Horton 90 feet to safety and running for help while he had 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his hands and face.

• 2007 - Greg Stone, Anadarko

Entered a fully involved house fire to rescue a child.

• 2009 - Kyle Nonast, Weatherford

Entered a grain bin fire to assist firefighters trapped inside while efforts were made to cut them out, barely making it out.

• 2009 - Jack Eardman, Hobart

Responded to a grain bin fire as an ambulance medic and provided portable oxygen bottles to firefighters trapped inside. Secured the firefighters until they were pulled to safety and assisted with injured once outside the grain bin.

• 2011 - Donald Belden, Nowata

Responded to a house fire while going to the station and entered without PPE, saving a child.

• 2019 - Jason Kennedy, Buffalo Valley

Response to a house fire, patient care on fellow firefighter who was hit with a round of ammunition, and contacted air transport for fire chief who had symptoms of heart attack –both individuals survived.

• 2021 - Lonnie Bolar & Taylor Bradford, Waynoka

Gave the ultimate sacrifice when responding to a house fire. They went into the home looking for family members when the roof collapsed and trapped them inside.

• 2022 - Tad Smith & Hunter Munsell, Harmon

Rescued two Balko firefighters from their unit which had rolled and caught fire, loaded them up and called for help while transporting them out of danger.

• 2023 - Tony Garcia & Michael Smith, Medford

On July 9, 2022, during a response to an explosion at OneOK Medford natural gas liquids fractionation facility, Medford firefighters Tony Garcia and Michael Smith advanced into the inner zone in Engine 1 to rescue six individuals still in the facility following the explosion. Upon arriving at the entrance to the facility, they found locked gates and had to use irons to force them open, then extracted the individuals and moved them to medical care with no additional injuries or loss of life.

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c.g. BiBle * nOrman 1901-06

c c nOTT * HOBarT 1912

c.a. clark * WeaTHerFOrd 1914

OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

* Deceased

g.W. TaylOr * guTHrie 1896-97

mark H. keSSler * OklaHOma ciTy 1907

arTHur JOHnSOn * enid 1913

J. BarT FOSTer * cHandler 1915-16

c.a. crOWder * OklaHOma ciTy 1898

l.a. BrOWn * SHaWnee 1909

W.c. gruBer * guTHrie 1899 and 1908

r.c. alder * TulSa 1910

c.v. WelTer * perry 1900

cHarleS Slemp * anadarkO 1911

On May 14, 1908, Governor Haskell signed the Pension Bill in the presence of W.C. Gruber (Guthrie FD ), J. Bart Foster (Chandler FD). George B. Gelder (Stillwater FD ), Ham P. Bee (Ardmore FD) and W. B. Anthony (secretary to the Governor).

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OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

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JuliuS pierce * elk ciTy 1957

J.e. SWeeney * enid 1948

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Jack gale * SeminOle 1954

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Jake amBerg * OklaHOma ciTy 1950

rOy v kelley * enid 1955

STanley HaWkinS * TulSa 1960

andy Bean * BriSTOW 1951

WalTer crOWder * BarTleSville 1956

g.r. mcalpine * OklaHOma ciTy 1939

r.m. pickenS * muSkOgee 1940

F.r. reilly * WOOdWard 1941

ed c. Haley * ada 1942-44

Sid Bean * TaHlequaH 1938

geOrge p. aSkeW * TulSa 1945-46

OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

* Deceased

BaSSil Tunnell * THe village 1967

dOn FrOeSe * enid

Jim eppler deWey 1977

ByrOn HOllander * OklaHOma ciTy

lOuiS BuncH * OklaHOma ciTy

clinT TaylOr * TulSa 1969

geOrge king * TulSa

William g maddux * STillWaTer 1970

Ted SmiTH * muSkOgee 1975

naTHan STuFFleBean * paulS valley 1971

ray d. caTlin * laWTOn 1976

pHillip reeSe * BarTleSville 1962

JOHn gueST * OklaHOma ciTy 1963

Jack c. SanderS * TulSa 1964

JOHn F. nidiFFer * miami 1965

rOBerT aTcHley * WOOdWard 1961

Jimmie marTin * laWTOn 1966

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OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

* Deceased

OSFA PAST PRESIDENTS

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OSFA CONVENTION THEMES

The first OSFA President to give his convention a theme was Bill McCawley in 1983

89th: Over the Rainbow

90th: South of the Border

91st: Fun in the Fabulous 50s

92nd: Oklahoma Pride

93rd: Out West

94th: Salute to the Clowns

95th: MDA is “Beary” Special to Firefighters

96th: America’s Heroes

97th: Strength Thru Unity

98th: Tools of the Trade: Leadership, Friendship and Training

99th: Because ... Life Counts

100th: 100 years of Service

101st: Firefighters Answer the Call

102nd: Laying it on the Line: “Just Another Day”

103rd: Always Ready ... Proud to Serve

104th: Holding Our Own

105th: Shining a Light on the Next Millennium

106th: Together We Build

107th: 2001: A Fire Odyssey

108th: Community Partnership Caring and Sharing

109th: There When You Need Us

110th: Be Fit ... Go Strong ... Retire Well

111th: All for One and One for All

112th: Unstoppable

113th: Another For a Brother

114th: 9-11-01 - Never Forget - 343

115th: A Bond Forged By Fire Can’t Be Broken

116th: Oklahoma Fire - Band of Brothers

117th: Fully Involved

118th: United We Stand

119th: A Noble Cause

120th: Proud to Serve

121st: Steadfast! Resolutely, Dutifully, Firm, Unwavering

122nd: Fortitudo Per Unitatem (Strength Through Unity)

123rd: Loyal To Our Duty

124th: Invictus

125th: Acta non Verba (Action Not Words)

126th: Iron Sharpens IronForged Through Adversity

127th: Memores Acti Prudentes Futuri (Mindful of What Has Been Done, Aware of What Will Be)

128th: Pride in Professionalism

129th: ᎯᎠ VᏳ ᎤᎵᏍᎨᏓ (Kind of a Big Deal)

130th: Back to the Future

OSFA Women’s Auxiliary

Courtney Thompson, President

Hello, and welcome to Midwest City and the 2024 OSFA Convention and OSFAWA Convention.

I want to thank Tony Lopez and his convention planning committee, as well as Madelyn and Raegan at OSFA for all of the support they have extended to the Women’s Auxiliary during this planning period.

Ladies, we will have three meetings this convention -- Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning.

We invite everyone to join us for meetings and/or for our ladies luncheon on Thursday, our Cornhole Tournament held during the picnic, or our silent auction held during the banquet.

Please remember that you do not have to be involved with a local auxiliary to join in at the state level.

I have a massive thank you to go to my Executive Board -- Past President Kendra Engle, Vice President Haley Thompson and Secretary Sara Johnson.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun-filled convention this year!

Courtney Thompson, OSFA Women’s Auxiliary President

In Memory of ADA ALLISON

OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Jr. Board Member & 1995 OSFA Women’s Auxiliary President

Ada passed away Dec. 17, 2023, at age 68. She was an active member of the OSFA Women’s Auxiliary for numerous years along with her husband Herb Allison (Tulsa FD 1974-1999).

2023-24 OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Board

Treasurer

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Courtney Thompson, OSFA Women’s Auxiliary President & Slaughterville FD Daughter

1995 President

92nd Annual OSFAWA Convention

Oklahoma State Firefighters Association Women’s Auxiliary

June 12-15, 2024 • Midwest City, Oklahoma

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Past President’s Reception (by invitation only)

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

9 a.m.

1 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Convention Registration -- Reed Conference Center, Joyner Room

Call to Order - Courtney Thompson, President

Invocation

Museum Expansion Update

Presentation of Program

Executive Board Minutes

Treasurer’s Report/Report of Registration -- Sara Johnson

Introduction of Past Presidents

Recognition of First Time Attendees

Individual Introductions

Explanation of Committees

Nominations for Junior Board Member

Candidates Introduced

Woman of the Year Nominations

Fines / Door Prizes

Adjourn

Ladies Luncheon

OSFA Picnic -- Reed Conference Center Parking Lot Must have voucher for food/drinks

Cornhole Tournament -- Reed Conference Center Parking Lot

Sponsored by the OSFA Women’s Auxiliary

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Final Registration -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor Red, White & Blue Day -- Wear Something Patriotic

9:30 a.m.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Call to Order -- Tony Lopez, OSFA President

Invocation -- Toby Hess, Midwest City FD Chaplain

Women’s Welcome -- Courtney Thompson, OSFA Women’s Auxiliary President

Invitation to the 2025 Convention -- Donnie Bennett, OSFA 1st Vice President

Ladies Brunch

Invocation

Treasurer’s Report / Report of Registration -- Sara Johnson

Appointment of Committees -- Nominating, Resolutions, Bylaws

Memorial Service -- Kendra Engle, Past President

Introduction of First Time Attendees

Nominations for Junior Board Member

Candidates Introduced

Woman of the Year Announcement

Fines / Door Prizes

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

OSFA Women’s Auxiliary’s Silent Auction -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

Associate Members Reception -- Reed Conference Center, 2nd Floor

Banquet -- Reed Conference Center, Reed C-D-E-F Invocation

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Live Auction -- Don Armes

Grand Door Prizes

Entertainment -- Dueling Pianos

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

9 a.m.

Call to Order -- Courtney Thompson, President Invocation

Final Call for Registration

Reading of the Minutes

Treasurer’s Report / Report of Registration -- Sara Johnson

Resolution Committee Report

Nomination Committee Report

By-Law Committee Report

Old Business

Nominations for Junior Board Member

Final Introduction of the Candidates

Clear the Halls

Roll Call

Ballot Disbursement

Election of Officers

New Business

Funds Disbursement -- From the Floor

Fines

President’s Moment

Installation of Officers -- Kendra Engle, Past President

Greetings from the New President -- Haley Thompson

Presentation of the Past President’s Gift

Welcome New Junior Board Member -- Haley Thompson, President Door Prizes

Adjourn Sine Die

Past Presidents enjoying a boat ride at the 2023 OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Convention

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OSFA Women’s Auxiliary Past Presidents

1928 - Mrs. Charles Slemp, Blackwell*

1928-29 - Mrs. E.H. Miller, McAlester*

1930 - Mrs. A.B. Corkille, Tulsa*

1931 - Mrs. E.H. Miller, McAlester*

1932 - Mrs. J.C. Osborne, Oklahoma City*

1933 - Mrs. Frank Scott, Sapulpa*

1934 - Mrs. George Burke, McAlester*

1935 - Mrs. Phil Carmen, Tulsa*

1936 - Mrs. F.W. Marshall, Sapulpa*

1937 - Mrs. Harold Pitt, Oklahoma City*

1938 - Mrs. Jay Weisinger, Enid*

1939 - Mrs. Gene Cook, Blackwell*

1940 -Mrs. J.W. Holbrook, McAlester*

1941-46 - Mrs. George Stewart, Tulsa*

1947 - Mrs. V.E. (Rose) Pittman, Tulsa

1948 - Mrs. Yale Taplin, Clinton*

1949 - Mrs. Gene Cook, Blackwell*

1950 - Mrs. Garvin Martin, Tulsa*

1951 - Mrs. Luke Chenoweth, OKC*

1952 - Mrs. Andy Payne, Oklahoma City*

1953 - Mrs. E.O. Sherrick, Tulsa*

1954 - Mrs. Ed Apelt, Oklahoma City*

1955-56 - Mrs. H.O. Whittenton, Sapulpa

1957 - Mrs. Andy T. Miller, Oklahoma City

1958 - Mrs. Karl Kautz, Cushing*

1959 - Mrs. Austin Pricer, Oklahoma City*

1960 - Mrs. W.D. (Dyena) Woolbridge, Tulsa*

1961 - Mrs. T.R. Tinker, Tulsa*

1962 - Mrs. Andy Lang, Enid

1963 - Mrs. Charles Thomas, OKC

1964 - Mrs. Phillip (Geneva) Reese, Bartlesville

1965 - Mrs. John F. (Doreen) Nidiffer, Miami

1966-67 - Mrs. Leo Wilmott, Tulsa*

1968 - Mrs. Tom (Virginia) Perkins, Lawton*

1969 - Mrs. Don (Donna) Froese, Enid*

1970 - Mrs. Louis (Doris) Bunch, OKC*

1971 - Mrs. Jim (Carol) Rambo, Lawton

1972 - Mrs. John (Marjorie) LaFleur, Wooward*

1973 - Mrs. Doug (Glenna) Herren, MWC

1974 - Mrs. Gene (Wynona) Akin, Norman*

1975 - Mrs. Gene (Glenda) Oruch, OKC*

1976 - Mrs. Doug (Glenna) Herren, MWC

1977 - Mrs. John (Lucy) Hardin, Bethany

1978 - Mrs. E. Stanley (Cleta) Hawkins, Tulsa

1979 - Mrs. John (Lucy) Hardin, Bethany

1980 - Mrs. Ray (Pat) Holler, Dewey

1981 - Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Abraham, Lawton*

1982 - Mrs. Tom (Sharon) Tollison, Del City

1983 - Mrs Joe (Watha) Gage, Midwest City*

1984 - Mrs. Mike (Dixie) Howerton, Fairview

1985 - Mrs. Dariel (Lynda) Mathews, Frederick

1986 - Mrs. Archie (Debbie) Clark, Norman

1987 - Mrs. Claude (Brenda) Rex, OKC

1988 - Mrs. Bill (Judy) McCawley, Moore*

1989 - Mrs Everette (Marilyn) Brewer, Enid*

1990 - Mrs. Jim (Ruby) Eppler, Dewey

1991 - Mrs. J.D. (Pamela) LaFleur, Clinton

1992 - Mrs. Ronald (Susie) Burks, McAlester

1993 - Mrs. Bill (Jana) Kifer, Stillwater

1994 - Mrs. Tippy (Martha) Pierce, Moore

1995 - Mrs. Herb (Ada) Allison, Tulsa*

1996 - Mrs. Marshall (Atonie) Dunnam, OKC

1997 - Mrs. Billy (Cheri) McCawley, Norman

1998 - Mrs. Eldon (Linda) Forrester, MWC

1999 - Mrs. Jackie (Shari) Ames, Warr Acres

2000 - Mrs. A.K. “Yogi” (Joan) Cole, Tulsa

2001 - Mrs. Phillip (Connie) Foster, OKC

2002 - Mrs. Bud (Vonda) Shepherd, Slaughterville

2003 - Mrs. Thomas (Linda) Hendricks, Moore

2004 - Mrs. Dana (Diana) Cramer, Norman

2005 - Mrs. David “Chigger” (Diane) Burch, Lawton

2006 - Mrs. David (Sandy) Thompson, Slaughterville

2007 - Mrs. Tom (Pam) Smith, Dewey *

2008 - Mrs. Steve (Cheryl) Lumry, OKC

2009 - Mrs. Jack (Ginger) Ellington, Bridge Creek

2010 - Mrs. Billy (Amanda) Claxton, Ada

2011 - Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Abraham, Lawton*

2012 - Mrs. Tippy (Martha) Pierce, Moore

2013 - Mrs. Michael (Ashley) Corbett, OKC

2014 - Mrs. Yogi (Michele) Cole, Tulsa

2015 - Mrs. Brian (Susan) Foughty, Moore

2016 - Mrs. Julian (JeanAnn) Gaona, OKC

2017 - Mrs. Dana (Diana) Cramer, Norman

2018 - Mrs. Paul (Tennie) Green, Dewey

2019 - Mrs.Marcus (Erica) Koch, OKC

2020 - Mrs.Ronnie (Susan) Walker, Lawton

2021 - Mrs. Yogi (Michele) Cole, Tulsa

2022 - Mrs. Michael (Ashley) Corbett, OKC

2023 - Mrs. Kyle (Kendra) Engle, Ponca City

* Deceased

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April 2009 Fire Storm in Midwest City

is proud to support the

129th Annual Convention

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2024 OSFA Convention Supporters

Adams Street Partners (Page 46)

Angelo Gordon (Page 58)

Ardian (Page 61)

Argonaut Private Equity (Page 40)

Aristotle Capital (Page 14)

Banner Fire Equipment (Back Cover)

Berman Tabacco (Page 58)

Bernstein Liebhard LLP (Page 54)

Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann LLP (Page 57)

Beutel Goodman (Page 54)

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP (Page 64)

Block & Leviton LLP (Page 23)

Brandywine Global (Page 72)

CF Private Equity (Page 8)

Capital Dynamics (Page 50)

Casco Industries (Inside Front Cover)

Chautauqua Capital (Page 36)

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll (Page 54)

Confidence Chevrolet Buick GMC (Page 4)

Dune Real Estate Partners (Page 74)

Earnest Partners (Page 24)

Fire Fighters Credit Union (Page 9)

Fred Alger Management, LLP (Page 11)

Garcia Hamilton & Associates (Page 66)

Grant & Eisenhofer (Page 26)

2024 OSFA Associate Members

American Income Life

Balance Medical

Banner Fire Equipment

Busch & Associates

Casco Industries

City Carbonic

Conrad Fire Equipment

Davenport Fire Equipment

Fire Fighters Credit Union

Heartland Fire Trucks LLC

Heartland Medical Direction

IFSTA/FPP

Manhattan Life

Myder LLC

NAFECO

OG&E

Oklahoma Heart Hospital

OSU Fire Service Training

OSU-OKC

Public Consulting Group

Route 66 Emergency Equip.

Sharp Testing Services

Survival Flight

Tri-County Tech

VFIS of Oklahoma

Weis Fire & Safety

Wildfire Truck & Equipment

Hall Capital (Page 34)

Hood River Capital (Page 33)

Humphries Capital (Page 49)

Intercontinental Real Estate (Page 53)

Kaplan Fox, Kilsheimer LLP (Page 32)

Kayne Anderson Capital (Page 11)

Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP (Page 44)

LGT Capital Partners (Page 65)

Lord Abbett (Page 15)

Manhattan Life (Page 19)

Manulife Investment (Page 34)

Mesirow Financial (Page 31)

NAFECO (Inside Back Cover)

Nuveen (Page 16)

OK/TX Panhandle Hat Co. (Page 24)

Orleans Capital Management (Page 20)

PIMCO (Page 54)

RBC Global (Page 21)

River Road Asset Management (Page 62)

Saxena White P.A. (Page 35)

Schroders (Page 25)

Scott + Scott (Page 47)

S&S Textiles (Page 16)

TerraCap Management (Page 37)

VFIS of Oklahoma (Page 36)

WCM Investment Management LLC

Oklahoma Firefighters Museum is

We have outgrown our current facility as evidenced by how many artifacts have been archived and stored out of view of the public.

Groundbreaking for Phase 1 took place Oct. 4, 2020. The $15 million expansion will double the square footage devoted to the museum, update the current space, contain interactive displays and an event center for additional museum space.

Tax Deductible donations are being collected and can be made to the OSFM Expansion, 2716 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, or online at www.osfa.info.