Oklahoma Response • Volunteer powered

When our neighbors need help, help us show up.

Help us purchase our first supply trailer and equipment to bring water, food, and a place to rest and recover to emergency scenes. Your gift supports citizens and first responders across 15 central Oklahoma counties.

Rooted in Norman. Expanding support across central Oklahoma.

Event support personnel beside EMSSTAT and side-by-side vehicles carrying coolers

Support belongs on scene.

From our field photo collection. See the people and work your gift supports.

Volunteer-led • Donor-supported

Water, food & recovery • Practical relief

No charge for services • Community support

What your support makes possible

Practical help. When it matters.

Food & hydration

Water, electrolyte drinks, snacks, and meals for first responders and people affected by emergencies.

Responder rehabilitation

Hydration, food, and rest-area support for crews working long incidents.

Incident support & logistics

Supplies, transport assistance, and UAV support coordinated with requesting agencies.

From our activity log

See the work behind the mission.

Full activity log
Firefighters beside a fire engine, with a cooler in the foreground
Field photos from our team. Explore the gallery.

September 9, 2026

McLoud wildfire

Volunteers supported rehab, staging, fuel, and reunification operations, with water, Gatorade, and food for responders and displaced residents.

September 13, 2026

Noble wildfire

The team established rehab, coordinated hot food with the American Red Cross, and provided thermal drone support for fire crews.

September 19, 2026

OU game day support

Volunteers provided hydration to responders and fans and helped patrons return to their vehicles during the New Mexico game.

Our organization

A local mission. A wider reach.

Oklahoma Response is the registered trade name of Oklahoma Aerial Search & Rescue (OASRT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We support citizens in our listed service counties and first responders with disaster relief, hydration, food, rehabilitation support, equipment, and logistics.

We partner with the Norman Emergency Response Volunteer Team (NERVT), whose service began in 2004. NERVT continues to exist, and its members also participate in our organization. OASRT provides fundraising, equipment, and administrative support.

Field deployments are coordinated with requesting agencies. Volunteers work within their training and assigned roles under the applicable incident organization.

Read our history and partnership story
Norman Emergency Response Volunteers and Oklahoma Response: One Team. One Mission.

Independent nonprofit support, connected by a shared commitment to our communities.

Our service area

Serving citizens and first responders.

Our focus remains Norman as we expand support to citizens and first responders in these 15 Oklahoma counties. Deployments are coordinated with requesting agencies and depend on available personnel and resources.

  • Caddo County
  • Canadian County
  • Cleveland County
  • Garvin County
  • Grady County
  • Kingfisher County
  • Lincoln County
  • Logan County
  • McClain County
  • Murray County
  • Oklahoma County
  • Pontotoc County
  • Pottawatomie County
  • Seminole County
  • Stephens County

Agency or event support inquiries? Tell us what you need.
For an emergency, call 911.

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Community support keeps us ready.

Thank you to the individuals and businesses contributing supplies, funding, and time to this work.

Niagara Bottling

Niagara Bottling

PepsiCo

PepsiCo

Liquid I.V.

Liquid I.V.

Recognition is appreciation, not an endorsement or a role in operational decisions.

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Oklahoma Response

Oklahoma Response is the registered trade name of Oklahoma Aerial Search & Rescue (OASRT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting citizens and first responders. We partner with the Norman Emergency Response Volunteer Team (NERVT).

Independent nonprofit website. This is not an official City of Norman website.

Contact & support

admin@nervt.org

P.O. Box 890531
Oklahoma City, OK 73189

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For emergencies, call 911.

Your donation

Give through PayPal to support response operations or our first supply trailer and equipment.

EIN: 41-3691682
Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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