City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

1 day ago

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City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

2 days ago

When we talk about home fires, we often say, “Have a plan.” But what does that really mean in real life?

Imagine this:

It’s the middle of the night.
You wake up to the sound of your smoke alarms.

Because of Jackson Fire Department’s Project E.S.C.A.P.E., you’ve made it a habit to sleep with your bedroom door closed.

That one habit just bought you time.

You get out of bed and feel the bedroom door with the back of your hand. It’s HOT.

🔥 That means fire is on the other side.
You do NOT open it.

Instead, you:

• Keep the door closed
• Grab a blanket or towel and seal the crack at the bottom of the door
• Stay low and move to the window

You try the window — but this is real life.

Maybe:

Security bars prevent it from opening wide enough.
A heavy dresser blocks part of the exit.
You live on the third floor of an apartment building.
Flames or heavy smoke are already outside the window.
You can’t safely get out.

Now what?

This is where knowing your A, B, and C Plan saves your life:

Plan A – Get Out Fast
Use the door if it’s safe and clear.

Plan B – Second Way Out
Use a window if it is accessible and safe.

Plan C – Can’t Get Out? Close the Door. Seal the cracks. Call 911. Stay Put.

You call 911.
You stay calm and clearly tell the dispatcher:

“My bedroom is on the back left corner of the house.”
“I’m on the third floor, right side, facing the parking lot.”

That information matters.

When firefighters from the Jackson Fire Department arrive, they don’t have to search blindly. They go directly to where you are.

Because you:
✔ Slept with your door closed
✔ Kept the hot door closed
✔ Sealed the door
✔ Called 911 with your exact location

You survived.

Home fires burn faster than ever. You may have less than 4 minutes to act.

Your smoke alarms wake you up.
Your closed door protects you.
Your escape plan saves you.

Tonight, before you go to bed:
-Close your door.
-Know your A, B, and C Plan.
-Make sure everyone in your home does too.

Project E.S.C.A.P.E. isn’t just a message.
It’s a survival strategy. ... See MoreSee Less

City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

3 days ago

**The Problem: You Have Less Than 4 Minutes**
Today’s home fires burn hotter and faster than ever before, your window to safely escape a house fire has shrunk from 17 minutes in 1980 to less than 4 minutes today.

**The Solution: Project ESCAPE**
Project ESCAPE stands for making **Every Second, Counts, Action, Purpose, Efficiency. Beating the 4-minute clock requires a team effort between you and first responders:

**Your Job (The Citizen)**

**Close Before You Doze:**
A closed door is your greatest shield. It dramatically drops life-threatening heat (from 1,000°F to 100°F) and blocks toxic smoke from entering your room.

**Act Immediately:**
Do not wait or investigate. Follow your escape plan.

**Isolate if Trapped:**
If you cannot get out, get into a room with a window, close the door, seal the cracks with towels, and call 911.

**Our Job (The First Responders)**

**Dispatchers:**
We will quickly pinpoint your exact location and give you life-saving instructions—like telling you to close the door—while help is on the way.

**Firefighters:**
We scrutinize every second of our response times (our "4 Ts") to get to you faster. We will arrive assuming someone is trapped inside, aggressively searching for you while simultaneously fighting the fire.

* *Medical Teams:**
We will be waiting outside to provide immediate, life-saving treatments (like Cyanosis) for smoke inhalation the second you are rescued.

**The Bottom Line:**
Time is against you in a modern fire. Have a plan, act instantly, and always put a closed door between you and the fire. ... See MoreSee Less

City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

5 days ago

Every night, one simple action can make a life-saving difference. 🚪🔥

As part of Jackson Fire Department's Project E.S.C.A.P.E., we’re urging everyone to sleep with your bedroom door closed and make it part of your nightly routine. This small habit can increase survival probability to 94.72% in a home fire.

Closing your door helps keep temperatures in your room more survivable and reduces your exposure to the toxic gases produced during a fire. Pair that with working smoke alarms — your first line of defense — and you’re giving yourself precious time when seconds matter most.

And remember, alarms and a closed door work best when you’re prepared.
Have your Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C ready:

A- Get out fast using a door.
B- If doors are blocked, use a window.
C- If you can’t get out, close the door, block smoke, and call for help.

Fire moves fast — but preparation moves faster. Make closing your door a habit tonight. Your safety, and your family’s survival, may depend on it. ... See MoreSee Less

City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

1 week ago

THE SURVIVAL WINDOW IS SHRINKING.

Modern home fires burn faster, hotter, and deadlier than ever before.

While total home fires are down 55%, the risk of dying in a fire has increased — with a 44% rise in lethality in one- and two-family homes since 1980.

In 1980, families had an average of 17 minutes to escape.
Today? Less than 4 minutes.

Why the change?
🏠 Larger homes
🪟 Open floor plans
🛋 Synthetic furnishings
🪵 Lightweight engineered materials
🔥 Rapid fire growth

Modern materials and synthetic fuel loads can cause flashover in under 5 minutes — leaving very little time to react.

Project E.S.C.A.P.E. Reminder:
✔️ Have working smoke alarms.
✔️ Create home escape plans (A,B,& C). Practice them regularly.
✔️ Close before you Doze- Always close your bedroom door when you sleep.
✔️ Get out and stay out.

Seconds matter. Preparation saves lives.

If you need free smoke alarms or help creating an escape plan, contact Jackson Fire Department at 731-425-8350.

#ProjectESCAPE #FireSafety #HaveAPlan #JacksonTN ... See MoreSee Less

City of Jackson, TN - Fire Department

2 weeks ago

Modern Fire Threat: Today’s home fires are deadlier than ever and burn faster and hotter than ever before — leaving families with less time to escape.

In fact, the home fire death rate has increased by 25% since 1980. Modern furnishings and open floor plans can cause fires to spread faster than ever before. In 1980, escape time was about 17 minutes. Today, escape times have shrunk to less than 4 minutes.

🔥 What can you do?

🚪 Close your bedroom door at night. A closed door can slow a fire, reduce toxic smoke, and buy you valuable time.

🔔 Install and test smoke alarms on every level of your home and inside bedrooms. Test them monthly.

You can learn more about Jackson Fire Department’s Project E.S.C.A.P.E. and request FREE smoke alarms by calling us at 731-425-8350.

Seconds matter. A simple habit tonight could save a life tomorrow. ... See MoreSee Less