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This evening, fifty-one new recruits graduated from the JFRD Training Academy and received their first assignment as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters. Recruit Class 325, which began on November 3, 2025, celebrated its graduation at the Church of Eleven22 on Beach Boulevard.

What could have ended in tragedy became a story of hope, teamwork, and the critical importance of CPR training when Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) crews helped save the life of 2-year-old Hoke following a drowning incident on February 3rd.

As an extended period of very cold temperatures impacts northeast Florida through early next week, with nightly freezes forecast and dangerously cold wind chills, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) has implemented measures to protect apparatus and equipment from freezing temperatures, including:

Scott Miller Jr. will lead the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Administrative Services Division as Acting Division Chief, pending City Council confirmation.

A significant piece of Jacksonville fire history returned home after more than 130 years.

As families gather to celebrate the holiday season, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is urging residents to keep fire safety in mind while decking the halls and preparing festive meals.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department gathered at Fire Station 1 on Thursday morning to honor 28 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty, adding two new names to the JFRD Fallen Firefighter Memorial.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will gather at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on December 11, 2025, to honor the 28 firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty serving our city.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department broke ground Friday on a new Fire Station 39 at 115 Festival Park Ave., marking a significant investment in downtown public safety infrastructure.

It was a difficult night for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department as firefighters responded to five fully involved residential structure fires between late Monday night and early Tuesday morning.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is urging residents to take precautions as the region braces for a dramatic temperature swing this weekend, followed by elevated fire danger and potential freezing conditions early next week.

Firefighters from across Northeast Florida joined the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department this week for specialized Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Emergency Response Training hosted by the Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response (TransCaer), a national organization focused on hazardous materials safety.

When it comes to stroke care, time is brain. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States, with treatment outcomes improving significantly when care begins within the first few hours. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, in partnership with UF Health, is expanding the capabilities of the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit, bringing advanced, hospital-level care directly to patients in the field.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the City of Jacksonville are joining communities nationwide to observe Fire Prevention Week, October 5–11, 2025. This year’s national theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” highlights the importance of charging, storing, and recycling batteries safely.

What began with a chance conversation in 2013 has grown into a lasting bond between the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and the German fire service.