Open positions are listed on the City of Bethany's website. 

The members of the Bethany Fire Department are not certified to install car seats. 

No, please call Bethany Public Works for assistance.

No, but if you are having one, we are happy to give a tour of the station. Please call in advance to set up an appointment.

Only in an emergency, such as if there is a baby in the car.

  1. What does it mean when I hear the outdoor warning sirens?
    1. It means that something life threatening is happening, and you should go indoors and get more information.
  2. What should I do when I hear the outdoor warning sirens?
    1. When the sirens are heard, go inside and tune to local media to get more information.
  3. Why can’t I hear the outdoor warning sirens in my house?
    1. Sirens are an outdoor warning system designed only to alert those who are outside that something dangerous is approaching.
  4. When are outdoor warning sirens tested?
    1. Sirens are tested on Saturday at noon, the exception being if severe weather conditions are predicted for that day.
  5. Why don’t the outdoor warning sirens sound an all-clear signal?
    1. People should be indoors and monitoring local media for updates on the storm. The intent of the outdoor warning siren system is to alert people to go inside and gather more information.
  6. Who activates the outdoor warning sirens?
    1. Activation of the outdoor warning siren system is a cooperative effort by the Bethany Police and Fire Departments. On duty Dispatchers and Fire department personnel will monitor the weather conditions and sound the sirens when a dangerous storm is approaching Bethany.
  1. The Fire Chief will be notified anytime Oklahoma County is under a severe weather warning (i.e., tornado, flash flood, high winds, etc.)
  2. Tornado Watch: At least one person will be assigned to monitor radio and television broadcasts until severe weather conditions subside.
  3. Tornado Warning: If deemed necessary by the Shift Commander, the warning sirens will be sounded while under this condition. The Shift Commander shall use television reports and information from Dispatch to come to this conclusion.
  4. If severe weather conditions arise during normal sleeping hours, it will be the 911 Dispatcher’s responsibility to notify the Shift Commander as to changing conditions.
  5. If fire units are involved in emergency situation when severe weather conditions arise, it will be the 911 Dispatcher’s responsibility to monitor severe weather condition and sound sirens, if necessary.
  6. In the event a direct hit to the fire station is forecast, the Battalion Chief, or acting Battalion Chief, shall make every attempt to protect personnel and equipment by staging in a safe area until it is safe to return to the station or city.