OK-FIRST

Fall 2013 OK-First Re-certification Course (Norman)
Aug 19, 2013
Note: this class will be identical to re-certification classes taught in fall 2012 and spring 2013.OK-First will be offering a Re-certification class on Monday, August... [more]

Fall 2013 OK-First Certification Course
Aug 26, 2013
OK-First will be offering a 4-day Certification Course at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma on August 26-29, 2013. The deadline for applying is July 15, 2013.... [more]

Fall 2013 OK-First Assistant Course (Norman)
Sep 04, 2013
OK-First will be offering a 2-day Assistants Course at the National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma on September 4-5, 2013. Please apply below. The deadline for... [more]

Fall 2013 OK-First Re-certification Course (Tulsa)
Sep 10, 2013
Note: this class will be identical to re-certification classes taught in fall 2012 and spring 2013.OK-First will be offering a Re-certification class at the University of Oklahoma... [more]

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Recent News

Fall 2013 OK-First Class Schedule - Apply Here! May 06, 2013
Oklahoma City Re-cert Class Re-scheduled for Monday April 8, 2013 Feb 28, 2013
OKC Re-cert Class Cancelled Feb 24, 2013
Apply for a Spring 2013 OK-First Class! Oct 30, 2012
Dual-Pol Installations Complete for Oklahoma Radars Oct 15, 2012
OK-FIRE Fall 2012 Workshops Oct 08, 2012
OK-First Updates: Dual-Pol Training and New Website in the Works Sep 07, 2012
OK-FIRE Class August 31, 2012 in Norman Aug 03, 2012
Fall 2012 OK-First Classes - Now Taking Applications! May 01, 2012
Spring 2012 Courses Complete; Application Period for Fall 2012 Courses to be Opened in the Coming Months! Apr 05, 2012
OK-First Spring 2012 Classes - Now Open! Jan 09, 2012
OK-FIRE to Offer 1-Day Workshop at the National Weather Center on March 16, 2012 Jan 09, 2012
Spring 2012 Classes to be Announced in Early 2012 Nov 17, 2011
OK-First Holds First Annual Advisory Committee Meeting Nov 14, 2011
All OK-First Fall Courses Announced Jul 13, 2011
New OK-First Program Manager Jul 07, 2011
OK-First Spring 2011 Schedule Jan 21, 2011
Old (4-bit) Radar Tilts 2-4 Disappear Today Jan 11, 2011
It's Not Too Late to Sign Up! Dec 20, 2010
Fall Season Courses Now Available Aug 17, 2010
Fall Full Certification Course Application Available Aug 12, 2010
Special OEMA Refresher Class Now Open for Registration Jul 30, 2010
New Phone Number Jun 03, 2010
New Version of RadarFirst is Available! Jun 01, 2010
Spring Season Classes Completed May 02, 2010
We're Back Online...and Spring Courses Will Be Announced Soon Feb 17, 2010
OK-First Full Course Winter 2010 Feb 01, 2010
Winter Full Course Coming Soon Nov 24, 2009
Spring 2009 Classes Completed May 12, 2009
A Note About Severe Weather Watches Feb 03, 2008
OK-First Full Course Dec 02, 2007
Winter Weather Interpretation Tips Nov 30, 2007
OK-First Website is Moving! Oct 10, 2007
New Web Page Is On Line Apr 12, 2007
Daylight Savings: Windows Update Mar 27, 2007
List of Upcoming Courses Feb 13, 2007
New Webpage & Lots of Refreshers Jan 30, 2007
Refresher Schedule Underway Oct 09, 2006
Mesonet Operations move notice Sep 22, 2006
Details Regarding NWC Move Aug 22, 2006
New Plugin Available Aug 20, 2006
IE Changes Plugin Behavior Apr 18, 2006
From Tom Merrill, Cordell Fire Dept. Mar 15, 2006
Fire Service Training CEUs Available Mar 09, 2006
Altus OK1 Office Engaged with Community Feb 11, 2006
OK1 Hires New Student Assistant Feb 07, 2006
USDA Grants for Rural Public Safety Jan 25, 2006
CEU's Available for Workshops Jan 10, 2006
New OK1 Web Welcome Jan 07, 2006
OK1 Web Welcome Jan 06, 2006
Community Spotlight: Liberty Emergency Management Dec 20, 2005

Dual-Pol Installations Complete for Oklahoma Radars
Oct 15, 2012

As of October 15, 2012, dual-polarization upgrades have been completed for all Oklahoma radar sites (KVNX, KINX, KTLX, and KFDR). The region is not completely finished, however, as several radars that provide coverage near or along Oklahoma's border have not been upgraded yet. Here is the schedule for the remaining radars in the region:

11/26/2012 - 12/7/2012: Fort Worth, TX (FWS)
1/21/2013 - 2/1/2013: Shreveport, LA (SHV)
3/25/2013 - 4/5/2013: Dyess Air Force Base, TX (DYX)
3/25/2013 - 4/5/2013: Pueblo, CO (PUX)
4/8/2013 - 4/19/2013: Lubbock, TX (LBB)