What We Do
Prepared for Every Call.
Volunteer response for fires, crashes, medical assists, and emergencies across the Welling, Tailholt, and Briggs communities.
Serving Welling When It Matters Most
Our volunteers are trained, equipped, and ready to respond 24/7 to emergencies across the Welling, Tailholt, and Briggs communities of rural Cherokee County. We work together as neighbors - and with our partners - to protect lives, property, and the places we call home.
Volunteer Response
100% volunteer firefighters dedicated to serving our communities.
24/7 Readiness
Always on call, every day of the year, ready when you need us.
Community Focused
Proudly serving Welling, Tailholt, and Briggs.
Our Services
Four Ways We Respond
Structure Fire
Residential and commercial fire suppression, search, ventilation, overhaul, and property protection.
Wildland / Outside Fire
Grass, brush, woodland, and other outside fires common to rural northeast Oklahoma.
Vehicle Accidents & Fires
Scene safety, rescue support, vehicle fire suppression, traffic incident response, and coordination.
Medical / EMS Assist
First-response medical care and stabilization while advanced care is on the way.
Trained. Equipped. Ready.
1
Dispatch
Calls come in. We gather information and prepare our crew and apparatus.
2
Response
Volunteers respond quickly from home, work, and the surrounding areas.
3
Incident Support
We work the scene safely and effectively, using training and teamwork.
4
Recovery
We wrap up, restock, and get ready for the next call.
Working Together
Stronger Through Mutual Aid
We partner with neighboring fire departments, EMS providers, law enforcement, and emergency management. Together, we share resources, training, and support - so our communities are stronger when it matters most.
Fire
EMS
Rescue
Public Safety
Help Us Prevent the Next Emergency
Simple steps can prevent emergencies. Install smoke alarms, create defensible space, use safe burning practices, and stay informed about current burn restrictions.
Ready to Answer the Call?
Local volunteers. Real training. Meaningful impact. Join our department and be part of a team that protects friends, neighbors, and our rural way of life.
