Fire Board Chairman Tim Sweat's departure marks the end of a remarkable chapter for the West Jackson Fire District.

Small changes in how we park and use our streets can make a big difference for emergency response.

Keeping emergency lines clear helps us respond quickly to 911 calls, particularly during severe weather events.

A corporate grant from FM will help the fire department prepare for emergency incidents.

The 2025 public safety preparedness grant in honor of the late Dep. Lena Nicole Marshall was awarded to local police and fire departments.

New to Braselton or Hoschton, GA? Learn about West Jackson Fire District boundaries, services, and coverage areas in Jackson County.

When emergencies occur, residents can rest assured that West Jackson firefighters have trained alongside the best in the country.

Engine 31 at Station 1 is operational full-time as of May 4, 2025, improving emergency response throughout Braselton and Hoschton.

From May 1 to September 30, the State of Georgia issues an annual ban for all outdoor burning in an area that includes Jackson County.

Each year in March, the West Jackson Fire District celebrates its anniversary along with outstanding staff accomplishments.

West Jackson firefighters share their thoughts after the first year of working a new shift schedule.

The first public safety preparedness grant in honor of the late Dep. Lena Nicole Marshall was awarded to local police and fire departments.

Here is a guide to safe, legal open burning in Jackson County, Georgia, and beyond.

Find out how to receive digital alerts when emergency vehicles are approaching.

Watch West Jackson firefighters practice saving people from a house fire in this realistic training exercise.

Each year, the West Jackson Fire District recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its dedicated firefighters.

June 14 each year is Flag Day. It also happens to be the birthday of the U.S. Army, so West Jackson Fire Department stations will fly the...

The WJFD is celebrating our birthday with our freshly redesigned website.

West Jackson fire district announces the deputy Lena Nicole Marshall Public Safety Protection Grant.

Did you know that each hydrant in the West Jackson Fire District has a specific bonnet color that indicates its water-flow capacity?