Everett Brazil, III/The Newkirk Herald Journal The Newkirk Fire Department was honored by the Oklahoma State Firefighters Association (OSFFA) for 105 years of membership at their annual convention, held June 4-8 in Ponca City. The OSFFA assists all departments in the state in a variety of causes, including pensions, lobbying and death benefits to families of fallen firefighters. The NFD was created in 1894 and joined the organization in 1914. Shown from left are Chief Adam Longcrier and firefighter Landon Carpenter.