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Devon donates high-rise firefighting equipment to Oklahoma City

The equipment will be used in the energy company’s 50-story building

By Michael Kimball
News OK

OKLAHOMA CITY — Devon Energy Corp. is doing what it can to make sure Oklahoma City’s firefighters have the tools they need in case of a fire at the company’s new downtown skyscraper.

The Oklahoma City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept a donation from Devon of about $11,000 worth of firefighting equipment for high-rise buildings.

Devon Tower, part of the Devon Energy Center, is the tallest building in Oklahoma by a large margin at 50 stories, and presents unique challenges for city firefighters.

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