In honor of 125 years of protecting the community, the Tulsa Fire Department is marking the milestone with a custom-designed commemorative badge.

The symbolic new piece to their uniform was created by one of their owna firefighter who put down his helmet for a paintbrush to honor his department's legacy.

Lieutenant Craig Deerinwater, a 26-year veteran of the Tulsa Fire Department, stepped up to design the special badge that hundreds of his fellow firefighters will wear with pride throughout the anniversary year.

"I looked at it as a great opportunity to give back to the fire department," said Lt. Deerinwater. "To recognize the past and the future and of course the present. Together, we make up this department and it just shows the dedication that we serve the citizens of Tulsa."

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