Oklahoma National Guard Deployed to Tackle Wildfires

Oklahoma National Guard deployed to tackle wildfires

Gov. Kevin Stitt has mobilized the Oklahoma National Guard to assist fire crews in battling wildfires across the state, focusing on protecting homes and farmland.

Guard Deploys for Fire Suppression Mission

FEBRUARY 25, 2026 – At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and with the authorization of Gov. Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard are responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma, using UH-60 helicopters and ground hand crews. “The Oklahoma National Guard stands ready and equipped with both aerial and ground capacities to support our partner agencies in the state,” said Brig. Gen. Bob Walter, assistant adjutant gen…

Oklahoma Army National Guard deploys for fire suppression mission

OKLAHOMA CITY – At the request of Oklahoma Emergency Management and authorization of Governor Kevin Stitt, members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard are responding to wildfires in northwest Oklahoma utilizing UH-60 helicopters and ground hand crews.