History of Oklahoma State Firefighters Association
The Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (OSFA) has been proudly serving Oklahoma's Firefighters since 1894. OSFA is the most unique association in the country when it comes to providing service to fire departments. The OSFA has more than 15,000 members representing volunteer firefighters, paid firefighters (union and non-union), chief officers and retired firefighters. Department Memberships are available to all active and retired firefighters in Oklahoma.
OSFA serves as the umbrella organization coordinating for the Oklahoma Firefighters Museum, the Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighters Memorial, the Oklahoma Retired Firefighters Association, the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association, and the Oklahoma Fire Chaplains Association. Learn More about the History of the OSFA.
OSFA Resources
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Question Submitted by Tom P Wilson, State Fire Marshal (1999 OK AG 45): Does 11 O.S. 1991 § 29-205(6)(g) prevent an applicant with a felony conviction from becoming a member of a volunteer fire department?
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Can a chief, assistant chief, captain, or any other officer of a fire protection district serve on the board of directors for the fire protection district without creating a conflict of interest?
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Sample #1 of Mutual Aid Agreement from State of Oklahoma
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Sample Mutual Aid Agreement from the State of Oklahoma
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Forms for the Oklahoma Firefighters Pension and Retirement System
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Does the Open Meetings Act Apply to Fire Departments? It applies as under Section 304(1) of the Act.
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This is a list by county of Rural Water Districts contact phone numbers for notification of use of any water from the system.
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Final report on the investigation into the events that led to the deaths of several firefighters in the West, TX plant explosion. This is a large file and make take a minute to open. Please be patient.
Upcoming OSFA Events
David Bain, Oklahoma Fallen and Living Firefighter Memorial - Golf Tournament
ORFA Fun & Fellowship Golf Tournament
2017 Convention Resolutions
124th Annual OSFA Convention Deadlines
April 6 Legislative Resolutions Due (60 days) Art 12 §1
April 6 Constitutional Resolutions Due (60 days) Art 11 §1
April 23 Departments conduct election for Delegates (45 days) Art 9 §3
April 23 New employees to count if dues paid (45 days) Art 9 §1
May 6 Membership Forfeited (30 days) Art 9 §5
May 25 Credentials Due (10 days) Art 9 §4