Clay County firefighters go door-to-door to add smoke alarms for Middleburg residents
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Clay County Fire Rescue with the American Red Cross went door-to-door on Friday in a Middleburg neighborhood off Atlantis Drive to install smoke alarms. The community was…
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Fernandina Beach working to add police officers, firefighters
City leaders say current staffing shortages can force firefighters and police officers to work grueling 72-hour shifts. FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The Fernandina Beach fire and police departments are always…
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JFRD releases hour-long video showing firefighters battling RISE Doro fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department on Wednesday released an hour-long video showing dozens of firefighters battling a massive fire at the RISE Doro apartment complex downtown. The…
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Manifest Distillery raises glasses to Jacksonville firefighters who worked around the clock to battle RISE Doro blaze
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Manifest Distillery honored the many firefighters who worked tirelessly to prevent the fire at the RISE Doro apartment building from spreading to other buildings, causing an even…
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JFRD captain breaks down firefighters’ efforts in battling massive fire at RISE Doro
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The fire at the downtown RISE Doro apartment building isn’t completely extinguished but Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department Capt. Eric Prosswimmer said crews are now down to one…
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Businesses closed as firefighters battle Rise Doro fire
The president of Manifest Distilling says the fire “feels like a blow” to the progress of this part of the city. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Businesses surrounding the RISE Doro apartment…
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Ringing of the Bell Ceremony to honor Florida fallen firefighters
Ringing of the Bell Ceremony (Florida Channel) FLORIDA – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis hosted the Ringing of the Bell Ceremony to honor Florida’s fallen…
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Bodycam footage shows deputies and firefighters rescuing family from submerged car in Flagler County
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office released the bodycam footage showing deputies and firefighters working together to rescue a family after their car was submerged in water…
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Fallen firefighter memorial ceremony honors 25 JFRD firefighters
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will honor the 25 firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty for Duval County while working for…
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Clay County firefighters rescue elderly man from burning home
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Clay County firefighters rescued a man from a home in flames Thursday morning in Middleburg, according to county officials. The county said a neighbor called 911…
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