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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🚿🧼 Spring Cleaning Safety Reminder 🧼🚿
As you freshen up your home this spring, remember—not all cleaners mix safely. Some combinations can create toxic, life-threatening gases in seconds.
✅ Do:
• Read labels carefully
• Use cleaners in well-ventilated areas
• Wear gloves and protect yourself
❌ Don’t:
• Mix bleach with ammonia
• Mix different cleaning products
• Clean in enclosed spaces without airflow
⚠️ When in doubt—DON’T mix chemicals!
If you feel dizzy, short of breath, or exposed to fumes, get outside immediately and call 911.
👨🚒 City of Jackson TN Fire Department
Protecting our community—because Every Second Counts.
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We’re so excited about our LAST WEEK of our series, OPERATION HAPPY TAIL!!!
🐶Every week during the month of March, @lilypadd104 and some of her friends from the @cityofjacksontn @jacksontnpolice and @jacksontnfire will be introducing you to an adorable pet looking for their forever home. ((And a big shoutout to Duane, John & Justin, of the Jackson Fire Department, for hanging out with us this week🙌🙌))
🐱This weekly series is spotlighting amazing adoptable pets from @jacksonanimalcareandcontrol
🐕🦺We’ll share their stories, their personalities, and why they deserve a second chance at a loving family.
🐩TO ADOPT, PLEASE VISIT jacksonanimalcare.com (OR CALL ME, MAYBE)… (731)422-7028 📞📲
🐈Operation Happy Tail is made possible by our friends at Deming Veterinary Services.
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🚨🎶 You don’t want to miss this one… 🎶🚨
March’s Operation Happy Tail is wrapping up with a video that proves our firefighters can do more than fight fires… they can dance too. 🕺🐾
Get ready for some lip-syncing, some questionable choreography, and a whole lot of fun set to “Call Me Maybe.” (Yes… it happened. No… we’re not apologizing. 😄)
And yes… the legendary missed high five duo is back again—making their third appearance and still undefeated at missing. At this point, we’re starting to think it’s on purpose. 👀✋
A HUGE thank you to Froggy 104 for bring this together, and to Lily Padd , Jackson Animal Care and Control, and City of Jackson, TN - Police Department for partnering with us to make Operation Happy Tail such a success.
Now go ahead… hit play, turn it up, and try not to smile—we dare you. 😎🐶
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REMINDER: Do not smoke while using oxygen. It is very dangerous.
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Smoking near oxygen tank leads to fire, serious injuries in Haywood County - WBBJ TV
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At approximately 12:11 PM, the Haywood County Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 3992 Tibbs Forked Deer Rd in Haywood County after the caller reported he was on fire.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Some calls stay with you forever.
In early December 2025, the Jackson Fire Department responded to a serious motor vehicle accident involving injuries—an incident that completely changed the lives of a family in our community. Engines 52 and 53 played a critical role on scene, working quickly to perform a complex extrication and ensure patients received the care they needed.
This past Sunday, one of our medics who treated a child involved in that crash received a very special visitor… that same child. Moments like this remind us why we do what we do. ❤️
It’s also an important reminder for every parent and caregiver: properly installed and age-appropriate car seats can be the difference between life and death in a crash. Taking a few extra minutes to ensure your child is secured correctly matters more than you can imagine.
We’re always here to help. If you have questions about car seats or want to make sure yours is installed correctly, the Jackson Fire Department is happy to assist.
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🚨 Attention Citizens of Jackson 🚨
We're closely monitoring the forecast as high winds and the possibility of tornadoes approach our area. Your safety is our top priority, so please take these precautions:
✅ Stay Informed:
- Keep an eye on local weather alerts and updates.
✅ Be Prepared:
- Secure any loose outdoor items that could become projectiles in strong winds.
- Identify a safe location in your home (like a basement or interior room) to take shelter if needed.
🛠️ The JFD crews are here for you! We will be actively monitoring the situation and ready to assist if necessary.
Let’s stay safe together and look out for one another! 💙
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On Monday, March 9, the Jackson Fire Department proudly celebrated the graduation of Recruit Class 26-01! 🎓🚒
These dedicated recruits have completed their first major step in what we know will be a rewarding career of service to the citizens of Jackson. Recruit school is only the beginning—each of these firefighters now begins the journey of learning, training, and protecting our community every day.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming the newest members of the Jackson Fire Department family! 👏🔥
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