Saving Lives in Jackson since 1882
The Jackson Fire Department delivers exceptional fire protection, community service, and emergency response services to Jackson, Tennessee. Explore Fire Safety or see how you can become a firefighter.
Saving Lives in Jackson since 1882
The Jackson Fire Department delivers exceptional fire protection, community service, and emergency response services to Jackson, Tennessee. Explore Fire Safety or see how you can become a firefighter.
Our Mission
The Jackson Fire Department’s goal is to support the Jackson community by providing emergency services, including fire and medical response. We achieve this through active community engagement and the use of advanced technology. Our services include fire prevention, suppression, emergency communication, and medical assistance. We are dedicated to offering excellent public education programs, ensuring top-notch training for our personnel, and enforcing safety codes to keep our community safe.
Start Your Career Today
Ready for your next challenge? You’re invited to apply for a career delivering life-saving emergency service to your local community. Learn about our training, career development, and application process here:
Community + the Jackson Fire Department
We invite businesses, groups, and individuals to be a part of our mission to enhance public safety in Jackson, Tennessee. Our community efforts include programs such as Community Connect, hands-only CPR training, a Ride-Along program, and a Smoke Detector installation service.
Connect Your Business
We partner with local businesses to teach emergency and safety, including fire safety, first aid, CPR, and AED deployment. For organizations looking to partner with the Jackson Fire Department’s local life-saving mission, request more information here.
Help Us help Others
The Jackson Fire + Rescue Community Safety Fund
Did you know: City funding covers essential fire rescue support, but there are limitations to funding progressive community safety advancements. Over 94% of our annual operating budget is allocated toward department salaries and benefits. Donations, community support, and business partnerships allow us to improve our services while expanding our community safety, training, and preparedness efforts in our growing city.
We’re proud to accept donations from individuals, local businesses, and corporations to support the mission of Jackson Fire & Rescue Department. These generous contributions strengthen our fire and life safety initiatives, extend training for our personnel, and invest in advanced technology to better serve our community. Your support truly makes a lasting impact on the safety and well-being of everyone we serve.
Your donation to the Jackson Fire & Rescue Community Safety Fund strengthens our ability to protect local life and property through fire rescue, prevention, and emergency medical response.
Our History
The Jackson Fire Department has a long and proud history of serving our community with compassion and dedication. Our community risk reduction campaigns are designed to improve the health and safety of the Jackson community. Since our founding in 1882, we have grown from a small team of volunteers to a modern, highly trained emergency response force. We have specialized teams for High-Angle Rescue, Hazardous Materials, Vehicle Extrication, Confined Spaces, and more. Our mission is clear and vital: provide exceptional fire protection, emergency medical and risk reduction services to the citizens of Jackson, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Yesterday at approximately 12:07 PM, the Jackson Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire.
Crews from E32, E52, T5, E53, R2, B2, and Medic 31 arrived to find a room actively on fire. Thanks to a quick and coordinated response, firefighters brought the situation under control and extinguished the fire, successfully containing it to a single room.
Another job well done by your JFD crews—protecting lives and property every day. 🚒🔥 #jacksonfire #ProudToServe ... See MoreSee Less
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On Tuesday, Station 2 B Shift had some very special visitors! 🚒
These young minds learned what to do in a fire emergency, practiced important safety tips, and—of course—got a behind-the-scenes look at the fire trucks and toured the station.
We love opportunities like this to connect with our community and help our youngest citizens stay safe! 👨🚒👩🚒 #projectescape #firesafety #communityfirst ... See MoreSee Less
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At approximately 2:30 pm today, the Jackson Fire Department received a report of a motor vehicle collision involving injuries at the intersection of Hwy 45 Bypass and North Parkway. Upon arrival, crews encountered one patient entrapped inside a vehicle and an overturned commercial vehicle. JFD personnel successfully extricated the patient, who sustained minor injuries and was transported to Jackson-General by Medical Center EMS. No other injuries were reported. ... See MoreSee Less
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Please join us in welcoming Bobby Cannon to the Jackson Fire Department as our newest Training Officer!
Bobby brings an incredible 31 years of fire service experience, including nearly 26 years with the Collierville Fire Department, where he served the last decade as Chief of Training and Battalion Chief. He currently serves as an instructor for the Tennessee Fire Academy and as an adjunct instructor with the National Fire Academy.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Administration, and is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program. Bobby is also a National Registry Paramedic and an Instructor Coordinator for Advanced EMT and Paramedic programs.
Bobby has a deep passion for training, mentoring, and developing the next generation of firefighters and EMS professionals—and we’re proud to have that leadership here in Jackson.
Outside the job, Bobby is a proud husband to Kristen and father of four: Anna, Adam, Abe, and Aisen.
welcome to the team, Bobby!
#JFDStrong #JacksonFireDepartment #CityOfJacksonTN #JacksonTN #FireService #FirefighterTraining #FireTraining #FireInstructor #NextGenerationFirefighters #EMS #Paramedic #FirefighterLife #PublicSafety #Communi ... See MoreSee Less
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Community service and brotherhood are two things we teach our recruits. Today a couple of recruits got to demonstrate their understanding. The daughter of a Retired Washington DC area Fire Chief had a flat outside our training center. The recruits jumped into to action and had the tire changed in a matter of minutes. Our job is centered around helping, helping our community and helping each other. #CommunityService ... See MoreSee Less
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🔥🚒 A Decade of Dedication! 🚒🔥
The Jackson Fire Department is proud to recognize Firefighter Justin Dunaway, Firefighter Daniel Duncan, Driver Wade Stanley, and Firefighter Brady Stewart for reaching an incredible milestone—10 years of service!
Since April 18, 2016, these four have answered the call time and time again, showing courage, commitment, and heart in everything they do. 💪
👏 Ten years of protecting lives, serving our community, and making a difference every single day. That’s something worth celebrating!
Join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement and thanking them for their continued dedication to the citizens of Jackson.
❤️ Your service does not go unnoticed—and we are grateful for you!
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Today, members of the Jackson Fire Department traveled to Millington to attend an EV Fire Behavior course.
Our crews gained valuable hands-on experience and insight into how electric vehicle fires behave, along with the tactics needed to safely and effectively manage these modern hazards. As technology evolves, so does our training—ensuring we’re always prepared to protect our community.
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🎉 35 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE! 🎉
Today, the Jackson Fire Department is incredibly proud to celebrate a massive milestone: Battalion Chief Mike Johnson has officially reached 35 years of service with our department! 🚒🔥
From April 15, 1991, to April 15, 2026, Chief Johnson has been a pillar of strength, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the safety of our community. For three and a half decades, his experience and dedication have made a lasting impact on countless lives and shaped the future of our department.
Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Johnson on this incredible achievement! Thank you, Chief, for 35 years of bravery, sacrifice, and excellence. Here's to you! 👏👨🚒
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