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West Jackson Fire Department

Nov 213 min read

Why 48/96 Works

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Nov 82 min read

Lena's Grant Awarded

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Oct 13 min read

What Can I Burn?

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Aug 292 min read

Move Over to Save Lives

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Jul 111 min read

Fire Training Gets Real

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Jul 93 min read

2024 Awards

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

West Jackson Fire Department

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...

West Jackson Fire Department

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.

West Jackson Fire Department

Mar 151 min read

WJFD's 56th Birthday Gift to YOU

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

West Jackson Fire Department

Mar 122 min read

Lena's Grant

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

West Jackson Fire Department

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?

West Jackson Fire Department

Dec 29, 20231 min read

Training in 2023

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

West Jackson Fire Department

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.

West Jackson Fire Department

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.