Professional Black Firefighters Association of Tulsa- PBFAT

03/16/2026

Congratulations to Captain Gerry Tarver on being selected as the Tulsa Fire Department’s new HazMat Coordinator.

Captain Tarver successfully completed the assessment process this morning and will officially begin his new role on Monday, April 6.

He brings new ideas and a strong vision for continued development as we work to enhance our department’s hazardous materials response capabilities across Tulsa.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Tarver on this achievement.

01/06/2026

The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association extends our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and fire service family of Tulsa Fire Department Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Mixon, who passed away after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

Stephen dedicated nearly 28 years of his life to serving the citizens of Tulsa with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment.

The Memorial Flag has been raised at the Oklahoma Fallen & Living Firefighters Memorial in Stephen’s honor, where it will fly for the next 24 hours as a tribute to his service and sacrifice.

Please keep Stephen’s family, the Tulsa Fire Department, and all who served alongside him in your thoughts and prayers. May the fire service brotherhood and sisterhood surround them with strength, comfort, and support in the difficult days ahead.

12/09/2025

Our hearts go out to our Brother and friend Retired Tulsa Fire Lieutenant Donnie Stephens on the tragic loss of his granddaughter. Our words cannot even begin to articulate the loss you feel in this moment, so we offer our prayers and support in any way to you, your daughter LaKeisha Thalifesaver Stephens, and to the entire Stephens family. May God provide you peace in the wake of this storm. We love you brother.🙏🏽

11/11/2025

“Today we salute the heroes who made freedom possible.”

10/26/2025

Firefighters deserve leaders who treat long-standing contractual obligations as priorities, not bargaining chips.

10/13/2025

🌾 Honoring Native American Day in Tulsa 🌾
Today, we proudly join the celebration of Native American Day in downtown Tulsa, a city rooted in the rich heritage of the Osage, Muscogee (Creek), and Cherokee Nations.

As a union, we stand in solidarity and respect with our Native communities—honoring their traditions, history, and lasting contributions that continue to shape our city.

This day is a reminder of our shared values of community, cooperation, and unity. We are stronger together when we lift each other up and celebrate the cultures that make Tulsa home.
🤝 Together we honor the past, support the present, and build a stronger future.

10/01/2025

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“It is with profound sadness that the Tulsa Fire Department announces the passing of Lieutenant Brian Bizzell, who was involved in a fatal accident in Owasso on September 30, 2025.

Lieutenant Bizzell faithfully served the Tulsa community since joining the department on August 17, 1998. Assigned most recently to Station 31, he dedicated more than 27 years to protecting lives and serving others with courage, professionalism, and compassion.

He was a respected leader, a trusted colleague, and a beloved member of our fire family. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, and fellow firefighters during this difficult time.”

09/12/2025

OHP: one person is dead, and multiple others are injured following a crash between a semi-truck and an ambulance.

06/30/2025

https://www.khq.com/news/idaho_news/2-dead-multiple-idaho-firefighters-shot-in-active-shooter-situation-near-coeur-d-alene/article_1e5c4d27-5211-407f-95d2-0c273b893033.html

UPDATE 6:58 COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The International Association of Fire Fighters has confirmed that two Idaho firefighters were shot and killed during the shooting near Canfield Mountain.In a statement

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is a celebration of progress. Today serves as a powerful testament of how far we’ve come and a stark reminder of how far we yet have to travel. It’s proof that while we have dark and painful parts of our history, change is always possible. This Juneteenth, we pause to remember the victims of slavery, the liberators who fought to end it, and commit ourselves to building a future where every voice is heard and every life valued. Happy Juneteenth, and let’s keep pushing forward together.

03/19/2025

Join Us in Supporting the Museum:
Gun Raffle Fundraiser!

We are excited to announce our latest fundraising initiative to support Tulsa Fire Museum. To make this event even more special, we are holding a Shotgun Raffle as part of our efforts.

Please reach out to members for your chance to buy tickets.

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