News & Events

November 9, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department held BLUE Helmet Ceremony for Paramedic Parish Reynolds.

The BLUE helmet is a new tradition for the Jacksonville Fire Department. Blue fire helmets were presented to our most recent graduate of paramedic school to signify the completion and culmination of a year of sacrifice, dedication, and hard work. Firefighter Reynolds spent hundreds of hours both on and off duty to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to earn the title of Paramedic. Please congratulate Parish Reynolds as she proved once again why The Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

October 29, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department held BLUE Helmet Ceremony for Paramedic Andres Galvan.

The BLUE helmet is a new tradition for the Jacksonville Fire Department. Blue fire helmets were presented to our most recent graduate of paramedic school to signify the completion and culmination of a year of sacrifice, dedication, and hard work. Firefighter Galvan spent hundreds of hours both on and off duty to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to earn the title of Paramedic. Please congratulate Andres Galvan as he proved once again why The Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

September 6, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department Receives awards from AEMTA.

Tonight at City Council Fire Chief Alan Laughy was proud to announce that our Medical Director Dr. Darren Flamik is the 2018 AEMTA Medical Director of the Year, Captain David Jones is the 2018 AEMTA EMS Administrator of the Year, and FF/Paramedics Tarno, Sullivan, and Clevenger placed 3rd in Paramedic competition and 2nd in Fire/EMS competition this year at the Hot Springs Arkansas EMT Association. ~ Congratulations JFD!

PRIDE of the City!

March 9, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department holds its 5th annual awards ceremony.

On Friday March 9, 2018, the Jacksonville Fire Department held its fifth annual Award Ceremony. Lonoke County Sheriff John Staley received the Chief’s Letter of Appreciation for assistance to our crew on March 14, 2017. Jacksonville Police Officers Dylan Hibbs, Chris Crowder, and Sergeant Amanda Hicks received the Chief’s Letter of Appreciation for their actions at a structure fire on October 18,2017. Bobbie and Laurie Graham also received the Chief’s Letter of Appreciation for assisting in a water rescue on August 26, 2017. The Fire Chief’s Letter of Appreciation is presented to individuals who perform a commendable act that greatly contributes to success of The Jacksonville Fire Department during an emergency incident.

The Jacksonville Fire Department Certificate of Commendation is awarded to a firefighter or firefighters for exceptionally meritorious service. It may be awarded for work performed under unusual, complicated, or hazardous conditions, as well as for work of an exceptional quality. FF/Paramedic Mark Evans and Lieutenant Allen Wells were awarded the Certificate of Commendation for their actions on March 14,2017.

FF/EMT Tyler Johnson was awarded the Department’s Firefighter of the Year for 2017. Firefighter of the Year is awarded to someone who holds the rank of Firefighter and has demonstrated an outstanding level of Work Performance, Personal Self Improvement, and Community Involvement. FF/Paramedic Payton Sullivan was awarded Paramedic of the Year for 2017. Paramedic of the Year is awarded to someone who performs daily duties as a licensed Paramedic and has demonstrated an outstanding level of Work Performance, Personal Self Improvement, and Community Involvement. Lieutenant Justin Martin was awarded the Junior Fire Officer of the Year for 2017. Junior Fire Officer of the Year is awarded to someone who holds the rank of Lieutenant and has demonstrated an outstanding level of Work Performance, Personal Self Improvement, and Community Involvement. Captain James Amerine was awarded the Fire Officer of the Year for 2017. Fire Officer of the Year is awarded to someone who holds the rank of Captain or Battalion Chief and has demonstrated an outstanding level of Work Performance, Personal Self Improvement, and Community Involvement.

Lieutenant Adam Jones received the John M. Vanderhoof award for 2017 for his work in Fire Prevention and Education. During his 40+ years at the Jacksonville Fire Department, Chief Vanderhoof’s career was marked by devotion and dedication. Because of this, the John M. Vanderhoof award is named in his honor. This award represents selfless service and dedication to the Jacksonville Fire Department. It not only recognizes outstanding performance, but highlights an individual whose work behind the scenes helps make the Jacksonville Fire Department the “PRIDE of the City”.

The selection process for the awards becomes tougher every year. Each of your members of the Fire Department work very hard continually improving their knowledge and skills to provide the highest level of patient care, to become better stewards of the art of Firefighting, and being proactive in Fire Prevention and Education for the Citizens of Jacksonville so that we are your “PRIDE of the City!”

July 30, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department held its first ever BLUE Helmet Ceremony.

The BLUE helmet is a new tradition for the Jacksonville Fire Department. Blue fire helmets were presented to our most recent graudates of paramedic school to signify the completion and culmination of a year of sacrifice, dedication, and hard work. These three firefighters spent hundreds of hours both on and off duty to aquire the skills and knowledge necessary to earn the title of Paramedic. Please congratulate Austin Clevenger, Brian Massie, and Kelli Bratton as they proved once again why The Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

October 26, 2016
Recent Arkansas Fire Academy Graduate

The Jacksonville Fire Department would like to congratulate our newest member Gregory "Scott" Roberts. He has been at the Arkansas Fire Training Academy for a total of 15 weeks for EMT, Rookie School, and Driver Operator. He has demonstrated to highest level of dedication to the JFD and the City during these important classes. Firefighter Roberts has proven once again why the Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

March 11, 2016
The Jacksonville Fire Department Conducts its 3rd Annual Awards Banquet

The ceremony was attended by Mayor Fletcher and his wife, Glenda; Aldermen Kenny Elliot and Bill Howard; Civil Service Commissioners, Mark Evans and Harold Stringfellow; and Fire Chiefs David Teague of Sherwood and Don smart of LRAFB. Chief Smart delivered an insightful key note speech on what it takes to move through the ranks to Fire Chief. Several firefighters were awarded including: Jeff Singleton, 2015 Firefighter of the Year; Kyle Myers as the 2015 Paramedic of the Year; Lt. Drew Cargile as the 2015 Jr. Officer of the Year; Captain Adam Teague as the 2015 Fire Officer of the Year, and Administrative Assistant, Lynette Culpepper as the recipient of the John M. Vanderhoof Award for Outstanding Performance and dedication to the Jacksonville Fire Department.

The Department also recognized an Engine Company for their actions at a structure fire on December 14, 2015. The Meritorious Unit was awarded to Green Shift, Engine Company3, for their actions in rescuing and treating a woman pulled from her house fire. The firefighters assigned to this unit were Lieutenant Kris Roachell and Lieutenant Grant Warner.

Additionally, the Firefighters Life Saving Award was given to Lieutenant Kris Roachell. He placed himself in a position of heightened danger to save the life of a resident. Kris demonstrated courage, and professionalism while making critical and timely decisions that ultimately saved a resident's life.

October 15, 2015
Recent Arkansas Fire Academy Graduates

The Jacksonville Fire Department is proud to announce our recent Fire Academy graduate; Andres Galvan , Kelli Bratton, and Sean Peeples. Instructor Harrell said if the Academy had 30 students like the Jacksonville Firefighters, they would never have any problems. All three preformed extremely well. Sean Peeples took it a step further by earning the Academic Achievement Award for the highest GPA in the graduating class. Please congratulate Andres, Kelli, and Sean for their accomplishments. They've proven once again why the Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

August 22, 2015

Recent promotions within the Jacksonville Fire Department

It’s been a very fast moving year for the Jacksonville Fire Department concerning promotions. Since February, we’ve promoted Dewey Coy to Battalion Chief. We’ve promoted the following individuals to Captain: Calun Fulton, Robert Walls, Sam Ford, Adam Teague, and Jason Riggs. We’ve also promoted the following personnel to Lieutenant: Joe Hester, Andy Bates, Steve Davidson, Drew Cargile, and Joe Potts. Please congratulate them when you see them.

June 24, 2015
Tyler Johnson named "Outstanding Rookie" Award winner for the June 2015 Graduating Class

The Jacksonville Fire Department is proud to announce our recent Fire Academy graduate, Tyler Johnson. Firefighter Johnson received a certificate as Captain of B-Shift and earned the highly respected “Outstanding Rookie Award”. This award is presented to the individual who shows the most productive performance and leadership skills of the class. The students themselves vote, then the Academy instructors vote on who best exemplifies the most outstanding rookie. Tyler closed the graduation ceremony by reading the Firefighters Prayer. Please congratulate Firefighter Johnson for his accomplishments and proving once again why the Jacksonville Fire Department is the PRIDE of the City!

Oct 29, 2014
JFD Graduates Two From Arkansas Fire Training Academy

The Jacksonville Fire Department is proud of our newest Fire Academy graduates. Instructors at the Arkansas Fire Training Academy had great things to say about both of them. Firefighter Sullivan opened the graduation ceremony with the invocation and Firefighter McCrotty closed the celebration by reading the Firefighter’s Prayer. Seeing Jacksonville firefighters open and close a state level event, made me proud. Please congratulate Zach McCrotty and Peyton Sullivan for a job well done, and proving once again why JFD is the PRIDE of the City!

May 8th, 2014
JFD First Annual Awards Ceremony

The Jacksonville Fire Department held its first annual Awards Ceremony on Friday April 11, 2014. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Fletcher and his wife, Glenda; Alderman Kenny Elliot, Alderman Bill Howard, Dr. James E. Bolden III, and his wife Dr. Cynthia Bolden. Dr. James E. Bolden, III, also a Jacksonville Alderman, delivered a moving key note speech on the importance of public safety professionals and the job they perform. Several firefighters were awarded including: Jeff Singleton, 2013 Firefighter of the Year; Drew Cargile as the 2013 Paramedic of the Year; Lt. Jason Riggs as the 2013 Fire Officer of the Year; and Capt. David Jones as the recipient of the John M. Vanderhoof Award for Outstanding Performance and dedication to the Jacksonville Fire Department.

The Department also awarded individuals and Units for their actions on the March 19, 2012 incident where Fire Capt. Donnie Jones, Fire Lt. Jason Bowmaster, and Police Officer Daniel Dimatteo were struck by a vehicle. Capt. Donnie Jones was fatally injured. Officer Dimatteo was awarded a Certificate of Merit for performing his duties under extreme duress, while severely injured, and calmly calling for assistance that undoubtedly saved the life of Lieutenant Jason Bowmaster. Additionally, Meritorious Unit Commendations were awarded to Green Shift Engine Company 1, Medic 1, Medic 2, and Medic 3, for providing emergency care to other first responders while still monitoring a strong gas leak from the initial accident. The firefighters assigned to these units were Capt. Dewey Coy, Firefighter/EMT Jonathan Thompson, Firefighter/Paramedic Ray Brazzell, Firefighter/EMT Adam Jones, Firefighter/Paramedic James Hurley, Firefighter/EMT Stoney White, Lieutenant Robert Hazeslip, and Firefighter/Paramedic Andy Bates.

The Firefighters Life Saving Award was given to Paramedic James Hurley for performing outside the scope of a normal response as he responded to personnel from his own department and shift and was called upon to care for the dead and injured. Hurley demonstrated outstanding Paramedic skills, courage, and professionalism while making critical and timely decisions that ultimately saved Lt. Bowmaster’s life.

Lieutenant Jason Bowmaster was the recipient of the Fire Department Purple Heart for actions and wounds received as a responding member of Engine Company Number 4, to Alarm 12-0787 on 19 March 2012.

The event was supported by donations from First Arkansas Bank and Trust, Centennial Bank, Kroger, and the families of first responders from Jacksonville and Sherwood Fire Departments.

News & Events

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October 30, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department held promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Peeples.

October 29, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department held BLUE Helmet Ceremony for Paramedic Andres Galvan.

October 18, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department held promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Johnson.

September 6, 2018

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May 14, 2018

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March 27, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department holds Badge Pinninig & Swearing in Ceremony for Firefighter/EMT Kevin Pintner.

March 9, 2018

Jacksonville Fire Department holds its 5th annual awards ceremony.

September 30, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department recent Arkansas Fire Academy Graduates.

September 14, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department held promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Wells.

September 13, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department held promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Jones.

August 31, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department held promotion ceremony for Captain Warner.

August 30, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department is named 2017 AEMTA Fire/EMS Service of the year.

July 30, 2017

Jacksonville Fire Department held its first ever BLUE Helmet Ceremony.

Three members of the Jacksonville Fire Department graduate Paramedic school

Recent promotion within the Jacksonville Fire Department

Jacksonville Fire Department retirement

Recent promotion within the Jacksonville Fire Department

Recent promotions within the Jacksonville Fire Department

March 31, 2017 Jacksonville Fire Department retirement The Jacksonville Fire Department would like to thank Lieutenant Wayne Taylor for the 25 years of service to the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire Department. Congratulations sir, enjoy your retirement!

Green Shift training at the JFD training grounds.

June 24, 2016 Recent promotions within the Jacksonville Fire Department Recently the Jacksonville Fire Department has promoted Mike Whalen to Captain and Jeff Singleton to Lieutenant. Please congratulate them when you see them.

March 4, 2016 Recent Arkansas Fire Academy Graduates The Jacksonville Fire Department is proud to announce our recent Fire Academy graduate; Frankie Vanderhoof and Austin Clevenger. They both performed very well. Please congratulate Frankie and Austin for their accomplishments.

Recent Red Shift training at the JFD training grounds.

Recent promotions within the Jacksonville Fire Department

March 31, 2017
Jacksonville Fire Department retirement

The Jacksonville Fire Department would like to thank Lieutenant Wayne Taylor for the 25 years of service to the city of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Fire Department. Congratulations sir, enjoy your retirement!

June 24, 2016
Recent promotions within the Jacksonville Fire Department

Recently the Jacksonville Fire Department has promoted Mike Whalen to Captain and Jeff Singleton to Lieutenant. Please congratulate them when you see them.

March 4, 2016
Recent Arkansas Fire Academy Graduates

The Jacksonville Fire Department is proud to announce our recent Fire Academy graduate; Frankie Vanderhoof and Austin Clevenger. They both performed very well. Please congratulate Frankie and Austin for their accomplishments.