Convoy Delivers Hay to Ranches Affected by Oklahoma Wildfires

Community members come together to aid farmers and ranchers impacted by recent wildfires.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A convoy of trucks delivered bales of hay to areas of northwest Oklahoma and southern Kansas that were hit hard by recent wildfires. The effort was coordinated by Conner Franetovich, a firefighter, and drew an immediate response from across Oklahoma and other states like Texas. The convoy delivered hay to several towns in Oklahoma and Kansas to support farmers and ranchers who had swaths of property destroyed in the wildfires.

Why it matters

The wildfires in Oklahoma have devastated local agricultural communities, destroying property and livelihoods. This convoy showcases the community spirit and willingness of Oklahomans to come together and support their neighbors in times of crisis.

The details

The convoy of 10 trucks loaded with hay departed from the Grand Casino Travel Plaza in Shawnee, Oklahoma early on Saturday, February 28th. The lead truck, driven by Conner Franetovich, carried a 48-foot trailer filled with 36 bales of hay. The convoy planned to deliver the hay to the Oklahoma towns of Gate, Knowles and Buffalo, along with the Kansas cities of Englewood and Ashland. Other participants included Jimmie and Jenna Fulghum, who donated 38 bales of hay, and Cody and Maleea Campbell, who baled hay from their own ranch in Konawa to contribute.

  • The convoy departed from Shawnee, Oklahoma early on the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • As of Thursday, March 2, 2026, more than 310,000 acres of land in Oklahoma had been burned by wildfires.

The players

Conner Franetovich

A full-time firefighter with the Ardmore Airpark Fire Department and a volunteer Tecumseh firefighter who coordinated the hay delivery convoy.

Michael Franetovich

Conner Franetovich's father, who also helped coordinate the convoy effort.

Jimmie and Jenna Fulghum

Participants who delivered 38 bales of hay donated by a donor in Eufaula.

Cody and Maleea Campbell

Participants who baled hay from their own ranch in Konawa to contribute to the convoy.

Darrell Nine

A rancher from Laverne who knew many of the farmers and ranchers affected by the wildfires.

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What they’re saying

“People want to donate hay, and people want to donate their time and their fuel and trucks to go do it. It's the Oklahoma way.”

— Conner Franetovich, Firefighter and convoy coordinator

“It's just part of us giving back when we have extra. It's a part of helping people in our same way of life make it through.”

— Maleea Campbell, Rancher

“We've been in rough spots and fires up there and we've always been notorious for just supplying people with the help they need to get them through disaster.”

— Darrell Nine, Rancher

The takeaway

This convoy demonstrates the strong sense of community and willingness to help one's neighbors that is deeply rooted in Oklahoma. Even in the face of devastating wildfires, Oklahomans come together to support their fellow farmers and ranchers, showcasing the resilience and generosity of the state's agricultural communities.