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Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Marine Division joined partner agencies last week for a Boat Operator Search and Rescue (BOSAR) course hosted at U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport.

The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are issuing a burn ban effective immediately due to dangerous wildfire conditions across the region. The ban prohibits all open burning within the Duval County limits until further notice. Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II is invoking his authority under Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 420.202(e) to prohibit all bonfires and open burning in Duval County effective immediately. Current weather conditions present an elevated risk to life and property.

This week, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department firefighters trained alongside emergency responders from across the region in a three-day course focused on responding to chlorine emergencies, including incidents involving rail cars and industrial facilities.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department’s Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Canine Team recently demonstrated its commitment to excellence on Friday, April 3, with five dogs completing Canine Search Team Certification Evaluation (CE) testing, and one new member earning a place on the team.

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel joined the American Red Cross of North and Central Florida for a community walk in the Ionia Street area. Teams went door to door installing free battery-powered smoke alarms and providing fire safety education directly to residents.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews responded to a residential structure fire Saturday, March 14, 2026, near Pulaski Road, on the city’s Northside.