Fire

Jacksonville Fire Department

The Jacksonville Fire Department is committed to provide excellence in our delivery of fire protection, emergency medical and rescue services to our community. We will achieve this through competence, courage and compassion.

Department Profile

The Jacksonville Fire Department proudly serves the citizens of the City of Jacksonville Alabama and the surrounding unincorporated areas. Jacksonville Fire a combination career department with full-time, part-time, and volunteer members. 

 

Services

  • Fire Prevention
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Inspections & Investigations
  • Public Education
  • Advanced Life Support - Transport
  • Hazardous Materials Response
  • Technical Rescue
  • Extrication
  • Training Courses
  • CPR Courses
  • Car Seat Installations & Inspections

Operations Profile

  • 2 - Fire Stations
  • 3 - Engine Companies
  • 1 - Truck Company
  • 1 - Brush wildland unit
  • 3 - Advanced Life Support Transport units
  • 1 - Technical Rescue Unit (Calhoun County USAR) 
  • 1 - All Terrain Vehicle Rescue Unit
  • 1 - Assistant Chief of Shift Operations vehicle
  • 3 - Staff vehicles for administration personnel

Personnel Profile

  • 30 - Full-Time Uniformed Personnel
  • 15 - Part-Time Uniformed Personnel
  • 10 - Active Volunteer Members

Coverage Areas

  • 10.96 square miles of city limits  
  • 54.75 square miles of total response area 
  • 12,650 population within the city limits
  • 8,000 active enrollment at Jacksonville State University
  • Geographical Area: Mixture of urban, suburban, rural, industrial, and educational

ISO Rating

Class 3

  • We are a Class 3 for all homes within 5 road miles of a Fire Station and within a 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant.
  • We are a Class 3X for homes within 5 road miles of a Fire Station but outside of 1,000 feet from a fire hydrant.
  • Check with your insurance agent for final determination.