New thermal-imaging technology coming to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

More than 100 Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department firefighters have been battling a 3-alarm fire at the unfinished Rise Doro apartments in the Sports Complex since early this morning. Watch JFRD Chief Keith Powers and Mayor Donna Deegan address the media with the latest details. Those who are at risk – people with asthma, COPD, or heart disease, those who are pregnant and children should avoid being outdoors near the smoke and/or consider wearing a KN95 mask to filter out the particulate matter.

When a rescue happens in a difficult or hard-to-reach place, we rely on specialty skills to aid in our response. Rope refresher training helps FLTF-5, our Urban Search and Rescue team, keep their capabilities sharp and maintain deployment eligibility status. The training is taught by instructors from JFRD’s Technical Rescue Team, whose experience on real incidents shapes the way our teams learn, think, and operate. Whether it’s a rescue here at home or a deployment across the country, preparatio

2/5/2026 - JFRD crews responded to a commercial fire in a parking garage on the UNF campus this morning. Thanks to the rapid, coordinated response of A-Shift crews from Station 50 and Squad 63, the fire was contained to a single vehicle, with no damage or exposure to surrounding vehicles. Incidents like this highlight the importance of quick action and teamwork in protecting our community. One call at a time. | Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department

ICYMI: Last week, the City and the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department officially opened Fire Station 47 on the Northside. Located at 16552 Ethel Road, this fire station is now serving residents and businesses with faster response times to emergencies and fires as well as lower insurance rates. "This is my fourth fire station opening while in office, and there are many more to come," said Mayor Donna Deegan during the ribbon cutting ceremony last week. "Our 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Plan ded

With ice expected this weekend, Atlanta Fire Rescue has partnered with ATL DOT to salt fire stations and maintain our emergency response. Our firefighters have snow chains on the fire trucks so we can still respond even with icy roads. Ensuring our commitment to keep Atlanta safe across the city. #AFRD #atlantafirerescue #OneSafeCity | City of Atlanta Fire Rescue Department