Jackson Volunteer Fire Department

08/16/2026

APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT

Engine 250 is our first out engine for fire calls. It has a 1000 gallon water tank, a combination cutter/spreader and hydraulic ram for extrication. It carries a full compliment of medical equipment.

We received the engine following the closure of Newell Volunteer Fire Department in Mecklenburg County in 2011. Years later, Newell VFD is still helping serve the community.

07/24/2026

**Flash Flooding**

While we continue to get much needed rain in our area, there are several roadways flooding, trees down and power lines down. The Department of Transportation is closing roads with barricades as needed.

The barricades are there for your safety. While the rain may have stopped in some areas, the danger has not. Creeks, streams, and drainage systems continue to rise long after the rainfall ends, and with additional heavy rain expected overnight, conditions can quickly worsen.
Remember:
🌧️ Never drive through flooded roadways.
🚧 Never move or drive around barricades.
🚗 Turn around and find another route.
It only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle off the roadway, and the depth or condition of the road beneath the water is often impossible to see.

Our partners at Union County Government have an app to assist with information.

UC Alerts send real-time weather notifications from the National Weather Service.
Sign up now: ucgov.info/ucalerts

07/14/2026

Great advice from our partners at Union County Government.

Whether you're heading to Cane Creek Park to kayak, going on a beach trip or checking out another lake or river, remember these safety tips:
✅ Stay within arm's reach of young children and weak swimmers.
✅ Always swim with a buddy.
✅ Use designated swimming areas whenever possible.
✅ Watch for currents, drop-offs and changing conditions.
✅ Wear a life jacket when boating or participating in water activities.

Find more water safety tips and resources on our website: ucgov.info/pools

07/09/2026

APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT

Utility 258 is a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. It is utilized as quick response vehicle on medical calls. It can also be utilized as a command vehicle, carry additional personnel or to pull other trailer based apparatus. While it does not carry water or a pump, it is vital to our operations and service to our community.

07/04/2026

06/21/2026

Today, we recognize the dads and father figures of our department. Thank you for the guidance, commitment, sacrifice, and leadership you bring to your families, our department, and the community.

Happy Fathers Day!

06/15/2026

APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT

UTV 25 is a Polaris 4x4 1500XD. It is outfitted with a 60 gallon water tank, fire pump and a stokes basket for medical emergencies. It is particularly helpful on trails, wooded areas and farms where standard vehicles can not gain access due to tight turns or rough terrain.

06/13/2026

06/01/2026

APPARATUS SPOTLIGHT

Engine 251 is a 2009 Smeal with 1500 gallon water tank. It is also outfitted with various rescue tools more famously known as "The Jaws of Life".

If you have been around Union County, you may have seen this truck at its prior department Stallings Fire Department.