We are a volunteer fire department with 19 firefighters, two stations… three trucks located in our Scraper Station and three plus an airboat in our Steely Hollow Station. We serve as a primary response department for the Illinois River, and Highway 10 from Tahlequah north.  In addition to providing fire protection and river rescue service we also work in cooperation with the two county ambulance services

Illinois River Volunteer Fire Department was formed in 1989. Our annual meeting is held the first Tuesday in March. We rely on funding generated by our membership dues and our fund-raisers throughout the year, as well as some monies from the County and State.

Our membership dues are $25.00 per year.  You can mail you dues to 20385 E. Steely Hollow Rd. Tahlequah, OK 74464.   Thank you for your consideration. 

If you are interested in volunteering with our department or have any special skills that may be useful to the fire service contact Jerry Hammons at 918-456-2248.    

All Emergency calls should be directed to 911.

If you have any questions, you may call board member Jerry Hammons – 918-456-2248, Ken Rystedt at 918-453-2567.  The non-emergency phone number to the fire department is 918-431-1080 or contact Ken at email: vikadonis@aol.com.