Sneads Fire Rescue

08/27/2026

Please help us support Chase Maddox

🚒 SUPPORTING ONE OF OUR OWN

Firefighter/Paramedic Chase Maddox and his family are navigating a serious medical situation that has changed their lives in ways no family can fully prepare for. As Chase focuses on his health and the road ahead, his family is also facing the financial burden that can come with an unexpected medical crisis. Right now, Chase and his family need help from the community he has dedicated himself to serving.

Chase has dedicated himself to a profession built around showing up for others on some of the hardest days of their lives. Right now, we have an opportunity to show up for him.

Jackson County Firefighters IAFF Local has organized a GoFundMe to provide direct financial assistance to Chase and his family as they navigate the road ahead. Every donation, no matter the amount, can help ease some of that burden. And if you aren't able to give, sharing the fundraiser can help it reach someone who can.

https://gofund.me/9a3a92c9a

Please keep Chase and his family in your thoughts and help us rally around one of our own when he needs his Fire Rescue family, and his community, most. ❤️🚒

05/12/2026

Burn Ban Lifted

🔥 Burn Ban Lifted for Jackson County 🔥

During their regular meeting on May 12, 2026, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted to rescind the countywide burn ban that was previously put in place due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk.

Following recent rainfall and improved conditions, officials determined it was safe to lift the restrictions based on guidance from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.

While outdoor burning activities may now resume, residents are reminded that safe and lawful burning practices remain extremely important. Before conducting any outdoor burning, property owners should ensure they are following Florida Forest Service guidelines, monitoring weather and wind conditions, keeping burns attended at all times, and taking appropriate precautions to prevent wildfires.

Outdoor burning activities must still comply with Florida Forest Service regulations and any applicable local or state requirements.

📞 For questions or information on outdoor burning, please contact the Florida Forest Service Office in Bonifay at 850-373-1801.

Thank you to the community for your cooperation during the burn ban period and for helping protect Jackson County during heightened wildfire conditions.

04/29/2026

A Burn Ban is now in effect in Jackson County, this means NO OUTSIDE BURNING.

UPDATED 5/12/26: Burn Ban Lifted for Jackson County

During their regular meeting on May 12, 2026, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted to rescind the countywide burn ban that was previously put in place due to dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk.

Following recent rainfall and improved conditions, officials determined it was safe to lift the restrictions based on guidance from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.

Outdoor burning activities may now resume in accordance with Florida Forest Service regulations and applicable safety requirements.

Even with the burn ban lifted, residents are encouraged to continue exercising caution when conducting outdoor burning and to remain mindful of weather conditions and fire safety practices.

Thank you to the community for your cooperation during the burn ban period and for helping protect Jackson County during heightened wildfire conditions.

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🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Jackson County 🔥
4/28/26

At tonight's meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners enacted a burn ban due to current dry conditions and increased wildfire risk, based on recommendations from the Florida Forest Service and Jackson County Fire Rescue.

🚫 What’s prohibited:
All outdoor burning, including yard debris, bonfires, campfires, warming fires, outdoor fireplaces, and the use of items that create sparks (like fireworks), is not allowed.

🔥 What’s allowed:
Cooking with a contained gas or charcoal grill
Approved burns by the Florida Forest Service
Firefighter training exercises

🚓 Enforcement:
Fire Rescue and local law enforcement will respond to violations and ensure compliance.

This temporary measure is in place to protect our community, first responders, and natural resources during a period of heightened wildfire risk.

The burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

➡️ Please help keep Jackson County safe by following this order and avoiding any outdoor burning.

For updates, follow Jackson County’s official channels.

04/07/2026

Today along with multiple other departments we responded to a structure fire on Welcome Church Rd. Everyone made it out the home and there was no injuries while firefighters worked to extinguish this fire.

03/15/2026

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03/12/2026

Be careful driving as you get out on the roads today

03/07/2026

02/10/2026

Today we was called out for assistance on I10 around the 151 mike marker. This was a joint effort with mutual agencies including LEO.

01/08/2026

On last night we was called out for assistance on I10 with a tractor trailer fire. The semi was hauling vehicles on its trailer in which they all burned unfortunately. Also responding was Grand Ridge Fire Department, Dellwood Volunteer Fire Department as well as Jackson County Fire and Rescue, FHP and JCSO. The interstate had to briefly be shutdown until we was able to get the fire under control.

01/05/2026

On last night we was paged out to a structure fire on Old Spanish Trail in Sneads along with Jackson County Fire Rescue, Florida. We was able to get the fire extinguished after a couple hours. No one was in the structure at the time it caught fire.