Oklahoma is redefining law enforcement readiness by implementing solutions ranging from mobile fitness units to large-scale tactical training infrastructure.
What began as outdoor workouts centered on community has evolved into a statewide model for physical, mental and operational resilience, supported by a growing partnership with BeaverFit.
Fitness as a Bridge
The Oklahoma First Responder Wellness Division (OKFRWD) uses group fitness as the bridge between physical and mental resilience. The approach: structured, communal training that promotes healthier lifestyles while building camaraderie.1
“It builds trust when you’re spending that amount of time together,” said Danny Long, founder of OKFRWD and retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) trooper. “Even if you’re not talking, even if you’re just suffering through a workout together, it’s one of the best bridges for trust.”
The partnership with BeaverFit began with mobility and access in mind. In 2024, OKFRWD acquired 12 Performance Lockers—fully equipped outdoor container gyms—and four Beyond Trailers—mobile gyms on wheels.
Funded through the Department of Public Safety (DPS), these solutions made functional fitness more accessible for first responders throughout the state and enabled OKFRWD to deliver sessions wherever needed, whether at an event, training, conference, or deployment.
While physical fitness was the starting point, the larger goal was building trust and creating an environment where conversations around mental health, home life and support systems could happen naturally.
To support this, OKFRWD integrated an hour of state-mandated mental health training into group workouts, shifting the experience from a classroom setting to a lived practice of stress response, recovery and peer connection.
The impact was palpable. Counselor utilization quadrupled, signaling a growing acceptance of mental health services among first responders. And the mobile fitness trailers not only facilitated physical training on the go, but also served as a platform for mental health awareness and support.
“It’s not just about working out,” Long explained. “What we’re really about is preventive maintenance versus needing a rescue when your house is on fire. The byproduct is a healthier, more capable first responder.”
By positioning fitness as preventive maintenance—not simply physical training—OKFRWD aligned with grant priorities focused on mental health, suicide prevention and long-term resilience.
Expanding into semi-permanent training environments
As participation grew and outcomes became measurable, the partnership with BeaverFit evolved further.
In 2025, OKFRWD worked with the Council on Law Enforcement, Education and Training to install Oklahoma’s first SunPro setup at the CLEET academy, the primary entity for peace officer certification.
The semi-permanent outdoor facility provides a dedicated, weather-protected space for structured training, embedding human performance into daily academy operations
“It’s not just the physical training, but the shared suffering,” said CJ Kostranchuk, director of key accounts, BeaverFit. “They’re hitting workouts, sweating together, going through hard situations together, and at the end of it, those barriers are down. That’s what they’re seeing—barriers coming down, and people connecting and sharing best practices.”
Thinking Bigger
In 2026, even bigger things are on the horizon.
Following the trend of investment in first responder resources, a state-of-the-art law enforcement tactical training facility is underway in Oklahoma, encompassing 640 acres of cutting-edge training infrastructure.
The project, organized by the DPS, OHP, and state officials, will include a law enforcement driver training track, firearms ranges, a bomb disposal field, dorms, classrooms, physical education zones, and more.
As part of this effort, a custom BeaverFit training tower will provide a centralized environment for high-volume, scenario-based tactical training.
The training tower will include:
- Nine stacked containers with internal and external stairs and ladders
- Top deck with safety railings
- Breaching doors, hatches and securable windows
- Elevated shooting platforms
- Rappel capabilities
These various elements solve a need for scalable, high-capacity tactical work and provide a secure, controlled environment where officers can perform realistic training for real-world tasks, developing competence before it counts.
A Replicable Model for Other States and Agencies
“It’s exciting that this started with the wellness division and it’s now expanding throughout the state to multiple divisions, agencies and academies,” Kostranchuck said. “It shows that giving first responders more training resources and support is something that Oklahoma takes very seriously.”
Beyond equipment, the initiative demonstrates how agencies can design and build adaptable training infrastructure that aligns with mission objectives, from mobile solutions to permanent infrastructure built for long-term impact.
“We’re not just a manufacturer, we’re a partner focused on helping agencies achieve their goals,” Kostranchuk said. “Steel is steel; you can get steel anywhere. But what you can’t get is a partner who is going to stand by you and do the right thing to make sure that you are achieving your goals.”
For law enforcement agencies exploring similar programs, Oklahoma offers the blueprint:
- Use group exercise to build trust and reduce stigma
- Leverage wellness-focused grants for funding
- Create environments that scale readiness and serve the human behind the badge
| BeaverFit is a veteran-owned company creating indoor, outdoor and mobile training environments designed to help people win—however and wherever they train. Trusted by the U.S. military and proven in the toughest conditions, BeaverFit delivers American-made equipment built for year-round performance. With in-house design and manufacturing, BeaverFit provides turnkey environments—from the original container gym to full-scale human performance and tactical training facilities. |
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