Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2018 OKEFO program. Applications are due Dec. 1st.

We would like to say congratulations to 2015 OKEFO graduate Richard Kelly on the recent promotion.

City Manager Jim Couch announced Friday the selection of Richard A. Kelley as the City of Oklahoma City's next Fire Chief.

Chief Kelley, currently the Deputy Chief of Operations, succeeds former Fire Chief Keith Bryant. Bryant recently became the U.S. Fire Administrator with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“Chief Kelley has earned his new position with his leadership and dedication throughout his 26 years of service as a City of Oklahoma City firefighter,” said Couch. “He’s a true reflection of what makes the Fire Department special – knowledge, work ethic and unfailing commitment to public service. The Fire Department is a high-performing organization with momentum that will continue under his leadership.”

Chief Kelley spent a year with the Will Rogers World Airport Fire Department before joining the City’s Fire Department 26 years ago.

He has spent much of his career focusing on rescue programs and special operations, building the city’s Urban Search and Rescue program in 2004. He’s fought countless fires over the course of his career and been involved with tornado response, swift-water rescues and various other emergencies.

“I’ve been truly blessed to earn this opportunity, and I’m excited for the challenge and to continue working with my friends and colleagues in the Fire Department,” said Chief Kelley. “I’m fortunate to work in a community that understands the value of public safety services. Leading the Fire Department is an honor that I accept with humility and enthusiasm.”

Chief Kelley will oversee 990 positions in the Fire Department (958 uniform and 32 civilian positions) in three divisions: Operational Services, Fire Prevention Services and Support Services.

Chief Kelley is a graduate of Moore High School and has an associate’s degree from Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) in municipal fire protection. He completed the Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program in 2015 and is currently attending OSU-OKC to earn a bachelor’s degree in emergency responder administration.

Along with his wife, Elizabeth, Chief Kelley’s household includes daughters Mikayla, Johnna and Addison, and step-children Emily and Nick.

https://okc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2432/140

Back at it in OSU-OKC for course 4. Closer to graduation! Great facilitators this time. Chiefs Terry Essary, Ryan Lenz, Ed Kirtley, and James Fullingim.

We would like to say congratulations to current OKEFO candidate Jonathan Strahorn on his recent promotion. Much deserved.

Congratulations goes out to these men. We are happy to announce our two promotions and our new hire. (Left to right) Jonathan Strahorn promoted to Deputy Chief, Brandon Faulk promoted to Sergeant and Tanner Hood is our newest member. Thanks for your hard work and dedication!

Course 2 month 3 is underway in Stillwater this week. This morning we are very lucky to start with a fire service legend. Chief Dennis Compton is here to spread some wisdom.

Back at it again with Chief James Fullingim and Chief Jon Neely leading our discussions.

Great upcoming leadership training in Edmond. New class from OKEFO Facilitator Mike Walker.

Spots still available for Fully Involved Leadership and Decisions Decisions March 3, 2017 8-5. Register at OSUFST.
https://my.osufst.org/events/63186

Kicking off the 2017 Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program this week. Great group of current and future leaders.

We would like to introduce the 2017 Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program attendees

Michael Anthony - Tuttle FD
Lance Burnett - Oklahoma City FD
John Burrows - Little Axe FPD
Kyle Davis - Altus FD
Kevin Dixon - Woodward FD
Jason Dobson - Olive FD
Derrick Kiel - Oklahoma City FD
Marc Kutz - Bixby FD
Jarrod Linthicum - Owasso FD
Tom Marcum - Mooreland FD
Louis Marschik - Oklahoma City FD
Lesley Norman - Oklahoma City FD
Jason Philpot - Claremore FD
Preston Pruitt - Broken Arrow FD
David Shearer - Oklahoma City FD
Shane Smailey - Oklahoma City FD
Brad Smith - Oklahoma City FD
Jonathan Strahorn - El Reno FD
Paul Summers - Oak Grove FPD
Pete Summerfield - Oklahoma City FD
Timothy Tyner - Broken Arrow FD

These members went through an extensive application process in order to be accepted into the course. Congratulations on being selected.

We would like to say congratulations to 2015 graduate David Hurst on his promotion to Fire Chief with the Owasso Fire Dept.

A reception was held after the regular Owasso City Council meeting tonight for the Owasso Fire Department outgoing Chief Chris Garrett (R) and newly appointed Fire Chief David Hurst (L).

Chief Garrett is assuming the role of Assistant City Manager with the City of Owasso. Congratulations to both men.

2017 OKEFO applications are due today by 5:00 pm. You can email your completed application and letters to Jason Louthan at [email protected]

Reminder that OKEFO applications are due by next Monday December 5th. Applications can be found at
https://my.osufst.org/courses/1286

Any questions about the program please call Jason Louthan at 1-800-304-5727.