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06/05/2026

With ‘Boater Skip Day’ approaching, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to prioritize safety on the water.

06/03/2026

2 days had to close the application process during to overwhelming amount of applicants 🤯🤯🤯

So many applications in just 48 hours that they had to close the application window!

Turns out, firefighters notice when a department offers a great schedule, competitive pay, strong benefits, and quality equipment.

When departments invest in taking care of their people, good things happen. Recruitment gets easier, retention gets stronger, and people line up for the opportunity to be part of it! 👏

06/03/2026

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has lifted its burn ban, effective Wednesday, as fire danger across Northeast Florida has fallen to low levels.

06/03/2026

June 3, 1985: For the first time in the history of the JFRD, two brothers were promoted at the same time. Richard E. “Gene” Smith, 35, and Raymond E. “Eddie” Smith, Jr., 36, were promoted to the rank of suppression lieutenant. And the brothers were ranked 1 and 2 on the promotional list with Gene being number 1. The brothers were the sons of Captain Raymond E. Smith Sr., assigned to Station 14. Before the two Smith brothers retired, they both had been promoted to the rank of captain like their father.

Also promoted to lieutenant were Clyde H. Cannon, Joe D. Smith, C. Fred Henkle, Eddy M. Foye, John C. Chapman, Harry G. “Gil Mixson Jr., and Richard W. Starling. The promotional ceremony was held June 3, but the promotions were effective June 1, 1985. (Article with pictures attached)

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