Blog | West Jackson Fire

Oct 13 min read

What Can I Burn?

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

Aug 292 min read

Move Over to Save Lives

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

Jul 121 min read

Fire Training Gets Real

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

Jul 103 min read

2024 Awards

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

Jun 132 min read

Celebrate Flag Day with WJFD

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...

Apr 241 min read

Burn Ban Begins May 1

From May 1 to September 30, the State of Georgia issues an annual ban for all outdoor burning.

Mar 151 min read

WJFD's 56th Birthday Gift to YOU

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

Mar 122 min read

Lena's Grant

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

Feb 151 min read

Hydrants Ready to Go!

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

Dec 29, 20231 min read

Training in 2023

The training that your West Jackson Fire Department firefighters completed in 2023.

Dec 18, 20231 min read

Honoring our Veterans, Nov. 11

Join us Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024, 2 p.m. at the Braselton Library for a community gathering honoring our Veterans.

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Growing for the Future

How West Jackson Fire Department is working to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community.