By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A man in Oklahoma used his privately owned fire truck to rescue residents stranded during a severe winter storm.
• The winter weather dropped temperatures and created dangerous road conditions across parts of the state.
• The man’s efforts helped evacuate individuals from flooded or snow-blocked areas to safer locations.
• Local emergency services authorities acknowledged his assistance during the response.
• No serious injuries were reported in connection with the rescues.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — A private citizen in Oklahoma deployed his personally owned fire truck to aid in rescue efforts during a recent winter storm that created hazardous conditions across parts of the state.
The storm brought heavy snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures, contributing to stranded motorists and residents in need of assistance, officials said.
Using his fire apparatus, the man helped transport people from flooded streets and snow-blocked areas to locations where they could receive shelter and aid, authorities reported.
Local emergency management and responders noted the individual’s actions complemented official response efforts amid resource demands caused by the storm.
No serious injuries related to the weather conditions or the rescue efforts were reported, and responders urged continued caution as winter weather persists.