Kirk Trekell
Fire Cheif

The Alva Fire Department is a combination full time and paid-volunteer fire department in Northwest Oklahoma. We have 7 full time firefighters and 20 volunteer positions. The department serves the city of Alva and its surrounding area with fire suppression and rescue operations. The town of Alva formed almost overnight with the land run September 16th 1893. The first fire in Alva occurred on February 20th 1894 after a fire destroyed a two room house. A fire brigade was formed around this time. In 1902 the Alva Fire Department was recognized by the Oklahoma and Indian Territory Fireman’s Association which with statehood in 1907 became the Oklahoma Firefighters Association. See our history page for more information and pictures. The Alva Fire Department responds to all fire and rescue emergencies in an initial response area of 263 square miles and assists outside this area through mutual aid when called on. The department also assists the City of Alva Emergency Medical Service when they request. In 2007 the Alva Fire Department responded to 385 calls The Alva fire department houses 2 engines, a ladder truck, and a rescue unit owned by the city of Alva. In addition the department houses and operates a brush rig and tanker tender that is owned by Woods County.