Jacksonville Fire Department

05/30/2026

Job Posting - EMS SUPERVISOR

Posted
May 27, 2026 4:30 PM
Closing
June 10, 2026 5:00 PM

AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SUPERVISOR HOLDS THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT OR CAPTAIN AND MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS A LICENSED PARAMEDIC. THE EMS...

05/29/2026

Lots of rain and ground saturation -

❗️ WEST MAIN STREET BRIDGE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE ❗️
Due to high waters, the one-lane bridge on West Main Street leading to the Northlake neighborhood is closed until further notice. Public safety officials will check the water level every few hours to determine the best time to safely open the bridge.

We will provide an update when the bridge is reopened. We apologize for the inconvenience.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Thank you to all who have served.
We honor those everyday that gave the ultimate sacrifice.

05/19/2026

Thank you JFD Paramedics & EMTs

05/18/2026

Please read this Media Release!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jacksonville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on S. Hwy 161

JACKSONVILLE, AR – On Sunday, May 17, 2026, at approximately 7:30pm ,officers of the Jacksonville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of South Highway 161. While en route, officers received updated information indicating that one individual had sustained a gunshot wound in connection with the incident.

Upon arrival, officers located a 6-year-old juvenile male in a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid, and the victim was subsequently transported to a local area hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The two adults in the vehicle with the juvenile were not injured.

This incident remains under active investigation. Additional information will be released to the public as it becomes available.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Jacksonville Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (501)982-3191.

05/18/2026

Updates!

ARDOT's May 2026 project update for the Main Street to Vandenberg Boulevard expansion project is now available!

For more information about Job CA0604, such as updates, project history and archived newsletters, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

05/15/2026

Happy National Peace Officers Day!
Thank you Jacksonville Police! 🚔

05/07/2026

🚧 OVERNIGHT RAMP CLOSURE SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING 🚧
A temporary closure of the southbound exit ramp to Vandenberg Boulevard (Exit 11) is scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. Monday night, May 11 through 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 12.

Weather permitting, crews will close I-57 southbound Exit 11 to Vandenberg Boulevard for striping and traffic signal work.

A signed detour will be in place directing traffic to southbound Exit 10 to North James Street. Traffic may then take North James Street to I-57 northbound and use the northbound exit ramp for Vandenberg Boulevard (Exit 11).

For more information about Job CA0604, please visit https://connectingarkansasprogram.com/corridors/highway-67-pulaski-lonoke-county/

05/04/2026

Happy International Firefighter’s Day!

Thank you to all of our retired and current JFD Firefighters!
You are all very appreciated for everything you do!

PRIDE of the City!!

“May the Fourth be with you.”

A phrase recognised around the world—
and a date that carries even deeper meaning.

On May 4, we honour real heroes.

Firefighters who step forward when others step back.
Who face the unknown with courage, commitment, and strength.
Who stand between danger and the community.

Today, across the world, we say:
May the Fourth be with you—
and with all who serve.

www.firefightersday.org

05/01/2026

Congratulations to our newest Firefighters J.J. Brock, Will Roark, Gabe Thompson, and Chase Withers, on graduating from Fire Rookie School! Welcome to the JFD family! 🚒🚑
PRIDE of the City!