The Norman Fire Department, established 1894, is a career department in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The department runs all fire and medical calls within the 195 square mile area encapsulating the City of Norman and Cleveland County, with a total a population of ~120,000 residents. The department is comprised of 160+ personnel. The Fire Suppression Division operates three 24 hour shifts, with each tour commanded by an Assistant Chief. All firefighters are certified as EMTs, and EMS first response is at the BLS level, though many firefighters are also qualified Paramedics.