Coweta Fire Department Breaks Ground on New $11M Fire Station

The 19,423-square-foot facility will improve emergency response as the city continues to grow.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Coweta Fire Department and city officials broke ground on a new $11 million fire station that will feature five apparatus bays, a tornado shelter, dorm rooms, and other upgraded facilities. The project is funded in part by a local sales tax and the American Rescue Plan Act, and is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

Why it matters

The new fire station will provide the Coweta Fire Department with improved living quarters and operational space to better serve the growing community. It will also allow the department to host trainings and classes with other agencies to support regional emergency response readiness.

The details

The 19,423-square-foot facility will be built on a 3-acre site north of the intersection of 305th East Avenue and Highway 51. In addition to the five apparatus bays, the station will include a 249-square-foot tornado shelter, 10 dorm rooms, a day room, kitchen and dining area, and a physical training room. The project also includes underground detention and an on-site generator.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 12, 2026.
  • Construction is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

The players

Coweta Fire Department

The local fire department responsible for emergency response in Coweta, Oklahoma.

Coweta Mayor Naomi Hogue

The mayor of Coweta, who attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Tulsa Fire Chief Michael Baker

The president of the Oklahoma Fire Chiefs Association, who attended the ceremony.

Wagoner County Emergency Management

The local emergency management agency that attended the groundbreaking.

Brian Woodward

The Coweta Fire Chief, who spoke about the benefits of the new station.

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What they’re saying

“For a long time, our firefighters and staff have done the job in less-than-ideal conditions, and they have kept showing up and taking care of Coweta every day. This new station is being built for them — and for the firefighters who will serve Coweta long after we are gone. It will be functional, durable, and ready to support faster, safer responses for the long haul.”

— Brian Woodward, Coweta Fire Chief (basentinel.com)

What’s next

Construction on the new fire station is expected to be completed in summer 2027.

The takeaway

The new $11 million Coweta Fire Department station represents a significant investment in the community's emergency response capabilities as the city continues to grow. The upgraded facilities and resources will help the department better serve residents and support regional collaboration with neighboring agencies.