Durant Firefighters Union Local 3061

05/10/2026

04/12/2026

03/20/2026

MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. (KFOR) – Two firefighters have died in a fire truck crash in McClain County Friday morning, officials say. According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, the Goldsby Fire Dep…

02/13/2026

Agricultural incidents require specialized knowledge and quick, informed action.
Join us for Introduction to Farm Rescue, an 8-hour training designed to strengthen your response to industrial and farm machinery emergencies.

You will learn:

• How to classify agricultural incidents
• What to look for during size-up
• Safe stabilization procedures
• Effective access and extrication methods
• Hands-on practice through tabletop simulations

📅 February 14
🕗 8:00am–5:00pm
📍 Kiamichi Tech Durant - Fire Training Center

Seats are free for firefighters. Register today to build confidence and readiness for rural emergencies.
https://my.osufst.org/events/102373

02/13/2026

🚒 Durant Fire Department Training Alert! 🚒

From February 18–20, our fire personnel will participate in a Child Passenger Car Seat Technician Class right here in our Training Room.

During the course, students will:
✅Inspect and install all types of child car seats
✅Educate parents on proper use and placement
✅Work with children from infants through adolescents

The training includes two days of classroom and hands-on instruction, ending with a Car Seat Checkup Event on February 20, 2026.

We’re committed to keeping Durant’s children safe, on the roads and in our community! 💙

02/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you from the Durant Firefighters Association
The Durant Firefighters Association is immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to the
overwhelming success of our benefit for Mark. Your generosity and support made a significant
impact.
Special Recognition
● Durant Elks Lodge: Thank you to the Elks Lodge and its members for their gracious
donation of the event hall, providing the perfect space for our gathering. Your
unwavering support for our organization is deeply appreciated.
● Media Partners: We extend our thanks to the Durant Democrat for donating
advertising space in their paper, and to KLBC, Mix 96.1, and all surrounding radio
stations for their donated public relations time.
● Auction & Food Donors: Our sincere gratitude goes out to all the businesses and
individuals who donated items for both our silent and live auctions, as well as those who
generously provided food and food service.
● Dillon Bowen (The Auctioneer): Thank you to Dillon and his brothers. Their
charismatic energy made the live auction engaging and ensured that every possible
dollar was raised for Mark's benefit.
● Kari Walker: Thank you, Kari, for your invaluable guidance and leadership. We could
not have successfully navigated this event without you.
Our Dedicated Team
Finally, thank you to all of our members and their spouses. Your collective eforts, from the initial
planning stages through to the end of the event, were tireless and did not go unnoticed. We are
extremely grateful for your hard work in making this benefit the success that it was.

02/04/2026

🔥 Reminder: Chili Cookoff Benefit This Thursday 🔥

Join the Durant Fire Department this Thursday at 5:30 PM for a Chili Cookoff Benefit in support of Mark Demaree. Come enjoy great chili, good company, and show your support for one of our own. Your presence truly makes a difference. ❤️