OCFD Citizen's Fire Academy Alumni Association
CFAAA Newsletter, January 2015
CFAAA DISPATCH
Published monthly by the Oklahoma City Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
Rob Anderson-Editor
January, 2015
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OCFD QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER RETIRES
OCFD Major Barbara Ward speaks to CFAAA member during past meeting (File Photo)
One of the first women to join the Oklahoma City Fire Department as a firefighter, has retired after 27 years.
Barbara Ward joined the department in 1987, and was, at that time, one of a hand full of women to be hired. The first was in 1984, followed by two more in 1986. Including Ward, there were three women in her recruit class.
At that time, there were several obstacles to overcome, including no separate locker rooms for women. Ward said she would count heads, then knock on the door to see if the room was clear. Not long after that, she came up with an idea to place a sign on the door to indicate if the room was occupied by a man or woman. The plan is still used in older stations. Newer stations are built with separate locker rooms.
In 1994, Ward was promoted to Sergeant/driver. Then, in 1997, to Captain and in 1999, to Major. Later she became a Paramedic. In 2004, she started her position as Quality Assurance Officer.
The CFAAA wishes Major Ward all the best during her retirement, and thanks her for her dedicated service.
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January CFAAA MEETING
In addition to our January monthly meeting, OCFD asked us to assist during the reception for the new fire department recruits and their families. This was held January 15th at the training center. We assisted by serving pizza and drinks. The fire department provided the meal, while our members provided cookies. We had our monthly business meeting following the reception.
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OCFD PROMOTIONS
The CFAAA congratulates the following members of OCFD and wish them well in their new positions.
Deputy Chief:
Richard Kelley 1/2/15
Promoted to Major:
Ronald Berry 12/4/14
Captain:
Zachary Bruhn 12/16/14
Lieutenant:
Stuart Holding 12/17/14
Sergeant:
Kevin Bryant 12/17/14
SR. Dispatcher:
David Vernon 12/17/14
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2015 CFAAA MEETINGS
All meetings start at 6:30 PM. Please bring food for enough firefighters on the shift, plus a couple other people
January 15-Fire Training Center following recruit family reception
February 19-Station 8-1934 Exchange Ave- 239-7620
March 19-Station 5-24 NW 22nd, 557-6980
April 16–Staion-13 -7000 SE 74th, 733-0180
May 21-Station 32- 12233 N. Mustang Rd-373-1628
June 18- Station 26-7025 SW 119th, 745-6607
July 16-Station 18-4016 N. Prospect, 425-3006
August 20-Station 28-7101 S Anderson Rd., 737-4040
September 17- Station 11- 900 NW 50th, 841-2400
October 15- Station 4-NE-14200 Hogback Rd., 396-8092
November 19-Location to be announced-Annual business meeting
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2014 – YEAR IN REVIEW
January: 27 recruits graduate, including two women
March: Major brush fires keep OCFD busy for days
April: Station six presents colors at Barons game in memory of the Murrah bombing
June: OCFD’s newest station, station 26 officially opens
September: OCFD firefighters inducted into hall of fame for fire rescue
November: James Marr, CFAAA’s longest serving President loses battle with illness
December: Several CFAAA members deliver breakfast during annual Christmas At The Firehouse (Photo Submitted By: Keith Sossamon)
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CFAAA HAPPENINGS
CFAAA hats are on sale for $15.00 each. Contact Keith Sossamon for purchase.
To order shirts, contact Lee Lehner.
Several colors are authorized, however, the main uniform will still be dress whites. CFAAA is also allowed a jacket available in dark blue.
Allow one to two weeks for delivery.
If you are interested in helping and would like to volunteer, please email John Fink at 1jdcfink@sbcglobal.net.
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2015 DUES NOW DUE
2015 CFAAA dues are now $20.00.
Send checks payable to CFAAA to Treasurer Sandy Lookabaugh:
2241 SW 117th St
Oklahoma City, Ok. 73170
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RIDE-A-LONG
Tess Hague
Have you done a ride-a-long with the Fire Department? We would like to hear about it, especially if there was an exciting ride. Email Rob Anderson with details. If there was more than one, I will publish the most exciting.
Be sure to add the station number, shift color (if you know it), and some of the names of firefighters.
To schedule a ride-a-long, contact Tess Hague at 297-3314, Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM till 2:00 PM and she will get you scheduled.
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IMPORTANT EMAIL ADDRESSES
President :
James Augenstein Auggie01@att.net
Vice-President:
Lee Lehner
Secretary:
Brooklyn Rogers
Treasurer:
Sandy Lookabaugh
Member-At-Large:
David Dozier
Newsletter Editor, Rob Anderson, roba1955@yahoo.com
Volunteer Coordinator, John Fink, 1jdcfink@sbcglobal.net
949-2373, Cellular 208-1391
Hospitality Chairperson, Bertha Augenstein
bertha1a@ att.net
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FINAL NOTES
Final deadline for February edition is January 23.
The CFAAA Dispatch is published monthly by the Oklahoma City Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, and is published with permission from the Oklahoma City Fire Department.
We thank Chief Keith Bryant, and the entire fire department staff for their courtesy and cooperation.
Copyright 2015 CFAAA and Oklahoma City Fire Department
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