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As Fire Prevention Week continues, we want to remind Duval County residents about @THEJFRD's Home Fire Safety Program where they will provide and install a battery-powered smoke alarm in your home for free.
Call 630-CITY, or go to myjfrd.com/fire-safety/smoke… for complete details.
ALT a member of jfrd installing a smoke detector
It’s Fire Prevention Week, and all week long JFRD is bringing fire safety to you with simple, practical tips based on what our crews see every day.
Then Saturday, Oct. 10, we’re bringing it all together at Lonnie C. Miller Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bring the family, meet our crews and practice fire safety with us. We’ll see you there!
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Fire Prevention Week is coming up from October 4th to October 10th. Stay tuned for posts, safety tips, and events from @THEJFRD and the City all next week!
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Today, we joined @THEJFRD, @CityofJax and our community partners to celebrate the opening of the new Fire Station 48 at Blount Island. 🚒🎉
JAXPORT partnered with the City to help secure federal funding for the project because relocating and modernizing Station 48 was an investment in the entire community.
More than three times the size of the original station and now located outside JAXPORT’s secured terminal perimeter, the new facility is better positioned to support firefighters and provide reliable emergency response for our military partners, port stakeholders and neighboring communities.
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Happening Now: @MayorDeegan, @THEJFRD Chief Golden II, Councilman Gay, and city leaders are on Blount Island to open the new Fire Station #48. This beautiful facility will reduce response times in nearby neighborhoods and protect @JAXPORT as it continues to grow.
ALT Fire and Rescue Department Station 48
ALT A fire truck
ALT Firefighter equipment in a locker
ALT A 48 design on the station floor
Today, the City of Jacksonville officially recognized 140 years of service by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Mayor Donna Deegan presented a proclamation commemorating the department’s 140th anniversary to Fire Chief Percy Golden II at Fire Station 2, the oldest continuously operating fire station in Jacksonville.
We’re grateful to the City of Jacksonville for recognizing the generations of firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and civilian employees whose dedication has shaped this department for the past 140 years.
Here’s to those who came before us, those serving today, and those who will carry the mission forward for generations to come.
UPDATE
7/11/2026, 7:15 p.m.
JFRD personnel have cleared the scene of the woods fire near Hodges Boulevard and JTB.
Rainfall has helped improve conditions. The Florida Forest Service remains on scene and will continue monitoring the area.
Residents and those traveling through the area may continue to notice smoky conditions this evening.
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Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico proudly recognized a distinguished group of citizens during the annual Council President Awards. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to improving the quality of life throughout Jacksonville.
jacksonville.gov/welcome/fea…
ALT The Melody Starr Anne Bishop Award is given annually to recognize the countless acts of civic involvement and neighborly assistance that contribute to the City’s quality of life. This award was given to First Coast National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Charlie J. Gillette, Jr.
ALT The Council President’s Award is given in appreciation to a single recipient for their leadership, dedication and commitment to the city. This year’s President Award was presented to JFRD Training Division Chief Terrance Holmes.
ALT The Mary L. Singleton Memorial Award annually recognizes an outstanding Committee Chair and is named after Mary L. Singleton, one of the first women elected to the City Council and one of the first minorities since 1907. This award was presented to Council Member Joe Carlucci.
ALT The Charles D. Webb Award focuses on the accomplishments of two individuals who, while working with their colleagues, made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of the Council or the City. This award was given to Council Member Ju’Coby Pittman and Council Member Ron Salem.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads who tell tall tales, crack bad dad jokes, and somehow always know the right thing to say when it matters most.
Today, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures who show up for their families every day. Thank you for the lessons, the laughter, and the example you set.
Happy Father’s Day from JFRD.
You may see more firefighters than usual around town this week.
That’s because Jacksonville is proud to host the 82nd Florida Professional Firefighters Convention, welcoming fire service professionals from across the state for a week of training, collaboration, and networking.
Deputy Fire Chief Blanton joined local and state officials to help kick off the event and welcome attendees to the River City. We are honored to host our fire service partners and look forward to the knowledge, ideas, and connections that will be shared throughout the week.
In May, JFRD crews responded to 15,711 calls for service.
Behind every number is a person, a family, a business, or a neighbor who needed help.
Our personnel responded to:
🚑 12,394 medical emergencies
🔥 2,160 fire incidents
🤝 1,153 public assists
🎉 4 special events
May’s busiest units:
🚑 Rescue 75— 349 calls
🚒 Engine 18 — 386 calls
🔺 Ladder 1 — 237 calls
⚡ Squad 4 — 387 calls
💧 Tanker 52 — 91 calls
Whether the call is routine or rare, JFRD crews answer each one with the same commitment to serving Jacksonville.
Effective immediately, the burn ban has been lifted in Duval County.
Recent rainfall has helped improve conditions and reduce wildfire danger across Northeast Florida. While drought conditions still remain, fire danger is currently low and JFRD will continue monitoring fire weather closely.
Please remember that lifting the burn ban does not change Jacksonville’s year-round burning regulations. Open burning without a permit remains prohibited.
Thank you, Jacksonville, for your cooperation. For more information, visit JaxReady.com.
One year ago today, Jacksonville launched a new kind of emergency response for stroke care.
JFRD’s Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MS1), operated in partnership with UF Health, officially entered service to bring advanced stroke care directly to patients when every second matters.
Since June 3, 2025, MS1 has been dispatched to 1,366 calls for service, delivering specialized assessment and treatment capabilities directly to the scene and helping stroke patients receive critical care faster.
When it comes to stroke, time is brain. Every minute saved can mean better outcomes, reduced disability, and a greater chance of recovery.
Today, we recognize one year of innovation, partnership, and service to the Jacksonville community. Thank you to the dedicated JFRD and UF Health personnel who make this lifesaving program possible every day.
Hurricane season starts today.
The image on the cover of the new City of Jacksonville Preparedness & Response Guide captures an Emergency Road Access Team (ERAT) response, which brings JFRD, JEA, and JSO personnel together to help our community respond, recover, and restore access after a disaster.
Our personnel train for these scenarios year-round.
While emergency responders prepare for disasters every day, now is the time for residents to prepare as well. Take a few minutes to review your plans, check your supplies, and make sure you’re ready before the next storm is on the radar.
Download your copy today at JaxReady.com.
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice, courage, and commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten.
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy each day.
Today, and every day, we honor those who never made it home.
There is a lot happening in the back of a rescue the public never sees.
For EMS Week 2026, we asked local hospital providers what they wish more people understood about the work EMS crews do before a patient reaches the hospital.
This is the first of three conversations we’ll be sharing throughout the week spotlighting the role our paramedics and EMTs play in emergency care from the very beginning.
