Bethel Road VFD

Bethel Road VFD Fire Chief: Guy Shipley Bethel Road VFD serves the citizens of aprox 16 square miles of Southeast Comanche County.

We provide fire protection and EMS first response.

6-9-26 Bethel Road VFD responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Tinney Rd. The single occupant was uninjured and...
07/10/2026

6-9-26 Bethel Road VFD responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on Tinney Rd. The single occupant was uninjured and able to self extricate herself from the vehicle. Please be safe wile driving on county roads.

07/09/2026

7-7-26 Bethel Road VFD responded to a mutual aid grass fire from Walters FD in Cotton County. Weahter conditions were hot but little to no wind. These videos demonstrate the conditions the fire creates as well the conditions we encounter fighting those fires.

06/19/2026

6-18-26 Bethel Road VFD responded to a fire contained within a oven of a home. The home owner quickly called 911, closed the oven door and evacuated with her children. Upon arrival we entered the residence with a extinguisher. Inside we found light smoke and no active fire. The bottom element of the oven was overheating and sparking. The power was cut to the home. After ventilating and checking for extension we determined that it was safe for the family to return inside. Power was restored to the home except for the cook stove. No injuries reported.

02/23/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT – COMANCHE COUNTY
The Comanche County Board of County Commissioners has officially declared a Burn Ban due to extreme fire danger conditions. This ban is effective immediately and will remain in place for 14 days, with the possibility of extension if conditions persist. Burn Ban 2-23-26
What’s Prohibited:

Outdoor burning of any kind (grass, brush, trash, campfires, bonfires)

Fireworks (including ignition of fireworks)

Uncontrolled open flames

What’s Allowed (with conditions):

Charcoal, propane, and natural gas grills (must be used over non-flammable surfaces and at least 5 feet from vegetation)

Certain welding/cutting operations (with fire suppression and wind limits)

Approved public fireworks displays (with proper authorization)

Violations may result in fines up to $500 and/or jail time.
This Burn Ban does not apply to federal land.
Conditions are dry, winds are unpredictable, and it only takes one spark. Let’s protect our homes, our neighbors, and our firefighters.

12/21/2025

12-20-25 Bethel Road VFD responded to a small grass fire. Brush 3 and Brush 4 responded with 5 firefighters. The fire was quickly put out within a few minuets of arrival. Special thank you to Cox's Store Volunteer Fire Department, Hulen VFD, Comanche County Emergency Managment and BIA firefighters for their quick response and support.

12/17/2025

🔥 A Reality Check for Rural Wildfire Response
We know we’ve been talking about wildfire a lot lately — and there’s a reason.

This winter has brought:
• Heavy dormant fuels from a very wet spring and summer
• Warmer-than-normal temperatures
• Multiple fires already, including one large fire this week

In rural areas, wildfire response looks different.

All of the fire departments protecting rural Comanche County are volunteer-based — neighbors responding when the call comes in. They show up fast, they work hard, and they put themselves in harm’s way.

That’s why prevention matters so much right now.

A single spark can turn into a fast-moving fire long before help arrives.

Ready: Avoid activities that create sparks. Secure trailer chains. Don’t park in tall grass.
Respond: Report smoke or fire immediately. Give responders space to work.
Recover: Fires affect land, livelihoods, and people long after flames are out.

Wildfire prevention in rural Comanche County is a shared responsibility. Fewer preventable fires mean safer responders and safer communities.

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Woodlawn & Bethel Road
Lawton, OK
73501

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+15803518916

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