The department will go up to a level one on July 1, indicating that they are well equipped in responding to fires. This could also make property insurance go down in the area.

The North Carolina Response Rating System determines fire department ratings on a scale of one to ten, with one being the highest.

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County–Jacksonville Public Safety is calling on the community to help save lives by donating blood at ...

Today, June 24th 2025, marks the grand opening of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department's Station 76. Mayor Donna Deegan, Chief Keith Powers, District 2 Councilman Mike Gay, Local 122 President ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Jacksonville’s and Greenville’s fire departments both received a 1 out of 10 ISO rating, the highest score, from the state fire marshal. The score is a part of ...

Mayor Donna Deegan appointed Percy Golden II as Jacksonville's next fire chief. Golden, a 21-year veteran of the department, will succeed retiring Fire Chief Keith Powers on July 4th. Golden was ...

Local News Next Jacksonville Fire & Rescue Department chief nominee announced Percy Golden, who has served as manager of emergency preparedness and has worked for JFRD for 21 years, was nominated.

Jacksonville Fire Department is one of many fire stations to earn a ISO Class 1 rating.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department were called to the blaze at 5 a.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of Oaks Hollow Court.

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers is set to retire soon, according to Jacksonville City Council President Randy White.