At least one dead on Eastside, JFRD says; Large section of of A Philip Randolph shut down by JSO
JSO investigates homicide on A Philip Randolph Blvd. (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4Jax – All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheirff’s Office shut down a large section of…
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City of Jacksonville and JFRD announce diverse executive team
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department to add 11 to leadership team, with Fire Chief Keith Powers continuing in his role. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Donna Deegan announced multiple promotions and…
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JFRD mourns death of firefighter killed in off-duty accident
JFRD said Monday that Tanner Gillespie was killed in an off-duty accident. (WJXT) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is mourning the loss of a firefighter who…
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JFRD announces third critical care unit in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department made an announcement Friday that it says will help save lives in Jacksonville. JFRD announced a third Critical Care Rescue Unit…
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JFRD: Multiple cats dead from ‘accidental’ residential structure fire in Arlington area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — This is a developing story. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says a crew is currently working on a residential structure fire in the Arlington area Thursday…
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JFRD responds to broken gas line in Jacksonville Lackawanna area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Crews with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department are responding to a broken gas line in the Lackawanna neighborhood Monday afternoon. JFRD reported the broken gas line…
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2 injured, 8 apartment units destroyed in overnight fire: JFRD
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A fire Tuesday night at the Patriot Plaza Apartments on University Club Boulevard off Fort Caroline Road left eight units destroyed and two people injured, the Jacksonville…
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Clay firefighter’s wife witnesses JFRD rescue, shares lesson with video
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In this week’s SnapJAX Stories, a first-time snapper saw a fire truck with the lights on at a Southside gas station and knew it was an emergency….
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Dozens taken to hospital during Jaguars home opener, JFRD says
The Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department said most of the people treated during the game were for heat-related issues. At kickoff, it was 88 degrees. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Thousands of…
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Hydrochloric acid leak off Philips Hwy, mandatory evacuations taking place: JFRD
JFRD & JSO on the scene right now Breaking news graphic (WJXT) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – JFRD is responding to a hydrochloric acid chemical spill from a rail car. People in…
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