News & Events

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.