Norman Firefighters are unfortunately one of the last to know about upcoming events concerning the Norman Fire Department. However, we'll continue to do our best keeping both visitors and members alike updated on news that might interest you.

NFD Historical Run Totals

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IAFF/NFD Member Wins Technician of the Year Award
Robert "Car Seat" Carrick Wins Award
 
April 7, 2011 - The Oklahoma Safe Kids Association presented Norman Fire Department member Robert Carrick with the Car Seat Technician of the Year award. This state-wide award is given annually in recognizing excellence and dedication to this field. Carrick, a dedicated car seat technician since 2005, received the award in front of a capacity audience at the Martha Collar Tech Reunion held April 7th, on the campus of OSU-OKC. 
 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated the leading cause of death and serious injury for young children is automobile crashes. Child passenger safety (CPS) is one of the nation’s most significant injury prevention initiatives. Technicians train to install and educate caregivers on the proper use of car and booster seats. The Norman Fire Department, along with several dedicated IAFF members, are keeping young children safe by offering this service free of charge.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

April 1, 2011 - Help protect Norman’s environment by bringing your household hazardous waste to Norman’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9th, in the southwest parking lot of the Lloyd Noble Center.  Citizens coming to the event need to enter either from Jenkins or Chautauqua on the south side of Lloyd Noble Center at G. T. Blankenship Blvd.  There is no charge to residents of Norman.
 
The collection provides an opportunity for Norman residents to dispose of items that can not be put in the waste stream or taken to the landfill.
 
Many items will be accepted at this event: oil, paint, kerosene, cleaners, pharmaceuticals (in original container with personal information marked through), pool chemicals, pesticides, computers and computer accessories, automobile and small truck tires (without rims) and many more things.
 
Some of the items that cannot be accepted are radioactive waste, explosives, business generated waste, household trash, and compressed gas or containers. Products need to be kept in their original containers and chemicals should not be mixed.  Re-usable household chemicals can be dropped off for redistribution to citizens.  Free 5 gallon buckets of white latex paint will be given away as it becomes available.
 
Staff is seeking volunteers to help with the event. Some of the work assignments will include setting up, surveying participants, traffic control, unloading materials, and bulking paint and oil.
 
For more information about the event or to volunteer, contact City of Norman’s Environmental Services at 292-9731.

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Public Safety Awards Banquet
Firefighter of the Year

January 13, 2011 - Justin Lechman has been selected as the Norman Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. Please take time to congratulate Justin and plan to attend the awards banquet if possible. The Public Safety Awards Banquet will be held at Journey Church on January 20, 2011 beginning at 6:00 pm. Please contact Devra to purchase tickets.

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Project Smoke Detector: Second Alarm

January 4, 2011 - “Project Smoke Alarm was a resounding success”, said Norman Fire Chief James Fullingim. “The team members visited 739 homes and installed 176 smoke alarms” he said.

On December 4, 2010, sixty volunteers and twenty-five members of the Norman Professional Firefighters - Local 2067 participated in a grant program through the Oklahoma State Department of Heath to provide a free smoke alarm to a targeted area in Norman. During previous months the City of Norman experienced tragic fires, resulting in six fatalities. This project allowed the Norman Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau to heighten community awareness of the importance of having a working smoke detector in the home.

Project Smoke Alarm is a joint effort of the Norman Fire Department (NFD), Norman Citizens CORPS and the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) that will provide free smoke detectors to Norman residents living in a single-family dwelling. On January 8th, 2011, Project Smoke Alarm 2 will be working in a targeted area defined by Porter Avenue, west to Berry Rd., Robinson Street south to Main, to offer free smoke alarms and install them for the residents. The only criteria for receiving the smoke detectors are allowing the firefighter with the community team to install them.

Project Team members will consist of union members/firefighters, local community volunteers and may include police and sheriff volunteers. Residents can call 405-245-9522 to verify the identity of any team members working in the targeted area.

If you live in the targeted area please be prepared for teams to arrive between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on January 8th, 2011 and consider letting them enter your home for the purpose of installing a new smoke alarm. All citizens of Norman are eligible to participate. On Saturday January 8th, 2011 Norman residents can call the Norman Fire Department at 405-292-9780 and dial extension 31 to leave a message requesting the Fire Department to schedule a time to have an alarm installed. During normal business hours you can contact the Norman Fire Marshal’s Office at (405) 292-9780 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule your installation.

Point of contact for further information regarding this program is the Norman Fire Marshal’s Office at (405) 292-9780.

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Annual Fire & Police 'All You Can Eat' Chili Supper

December 24, 2010 - The date for the annual Firefighter/Police Chili Supper this year will be January 13, 2011, Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate in whichever wayy they are willing. More details and list of needs as the date draws nearer will be forthcoming. Tickets can be obtained through the Asst. Chief office or via Kim in Fire Administration bulding.

Our Local 2067 members, who make up the bulk of the Norman Fire Department, along with the FOP, have raised money with this Fundraiser to benefit the Christmas Store for years.

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2010 Annual Retiree Pancake Breakfast

October 9, 2010 - Each year the brothers of Local 2067 who comprise the Norman Fire Department take the time to honor all of those who have blazed the way for those of us currently in the middle of our careers as professional firefighters. Since both "eating" and "breakfast" have withstood the test of time in creating an atmosphere of camaraderie and brotherhood in firehouses worldwide, it has always been the obvious choice in providing a comfortable setting for those in which we pay tribute.

This year's breakfast was held today, on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Fire Station #7. Thank you to all who took the time to stop in and welcome back our retired brothers with some good food, fun, and fellowship.

This year's event saw an additional guest in that Lt. Governor Jari Askins was in attendance to help celebrate the career memories of these retired members. Bob Jones from the Oklahoma State Pension office was also present to give the usual 'updates' on the pension system. We had about 40 retired members of our Department attend.

In addition, we had the newest piece of firefighting equipment on hand to 'show-off'; Engine #8. Several of the retirees commented they "...love seeing the department go back to red trucks...". They loved and where impressed by it!