Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-16-21: Organization of protection areas

The Division shall organize forest protection areas to prevent,

detect, and suppress wildfires most effectively, and may employ

forest rangers to have charge of its activities in each area; may

subdivide each area into patrol areas; may construct lookout towers,

roads, bridges, control lines, office facilities, and communication

facilities; may purchase tools for firefighting as well as other

necessary supplies and equipment; and may carry on all activities

necessary to protect the area effectively from fires.