Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department covers 843 sq miles of Duval County & the City of Jacksonville providing emergency services. A Class 1 Fire Department

06/05/2026

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.

06/03/2026

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 captu...
06/01/2026

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.

05/29/2026

Who won the kickball game? We’ll let you decide that one.

Last week, crews from Station 55 and Atlantic Beach Police helped wrap up the school year with a kickball showdown against students at Atlantic Beach Elementary. Safe to say everyone brought the energy, but it looks like the students may have had a slight advantage.

Happy first day of summer break Duval County students! Stay safe and have fun this summer☀️

05/27/2026

Blink and R-126 is already halfway up the ladder.

Since April 7, these recruits have been climbing, training, learning, and getting a firsthand look at the pace JFRD runs daily.

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice, co...
05/25/2026

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.

Holiday weekends may change the pace for most people, but that doesn’t mean emergencies stop across Jacksonville.Saturda...
05/24/2026

Holiday weekends may change the pace for most people, but that doesn’t mean emergencies stop across Jacksonville.

Saturday afternoon, JFRD crews responded to a commercial structure fire in the Pine Forest area that also affected an adjacent residential property. Personnel worked aggressively to bring the fire under control, ventilate the structure, and prevent further damage. One resident was displaced and is receiving assistance from the Red Cross.

As the long weekend continues, stay safe, Jacksonville. JFRD crews remain ready to respond if you need us.

05/23/2026

Every day, JFRD personnel step into situations most people hope they never experience.

For the final conversation in our EMS Week 2026 series, we asked local hospital providers:
What would you want the community to understand about the people responding to these calls every day?

Their answers offer a reminder that behind every uniform is someone showing up for others during difficult moments.

As EMS Week comes to a close, we also want to thank our community for helping us recognize and celebrate these professionals and the work they do across Jacksonville every day.

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515 N Julia Street
Jacksonville, FL
32202

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+19042553257

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