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WJFD Adds Fully Staffed Engine
Engine 31 at Station 1 is operational full-time as of May 4, 2025, improving emergency response throughout Braselton and Hoschton.

West Jackson Fire Department
May 13 min read
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Burn Ban Begins May 1
From May 1 to September 30, the State of Georgia issues an annual ban for all outdoor burning in an area that includes Jackson County.

West Jackson Fire Department
Apr 261 min read
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WJFD Celebrates 2025 Awards
Each year in March, the West Jackson Fire District celebrates its anniversary along with outstanding staff accomplishments.

West Jackson Fire Department
Apr 11 min read
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Why 48/96 Works
West Jackson firefighters share their thoughts after the first year of working a new shift schedule.

West Jackson Fire Department
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Lena's Grant Awarded
The first public safety preparedness grant in honor of the late Dep. Lena Nicole Marshall was awarded to local police and fire departments.

West Jackson Fire Department
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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What Can I Burn?
Here is a guide to safe, legal open burning in Jackson County, Georgia, and beyond.

West Jackson Fire Department
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Move Over to Save Lives
Find out how to receive digital alerts when emergency vehicles are approaching.

West Jackson Fire Department
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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Fire Training Gets Real
Watch West Jackson firefighters practice saving people from a house fire in this realistic training exercise.

West Jackson Fire Department
Jul 12, 20241 min read
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2024 Awards
Each year, the West Jackson Fire District recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its dedicated firefighters.

West Jackson Fire Department
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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Celebrate Flag Day with WJFD
June 14 each year is Flag Day. It also happens to be the birthday of the U.S. Army, so West Jackson Fire Department stations will fly the...

West Jackson Fire Department
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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WJFD's 56th Birthday Gift to YOU
The WJFD is celebrating our birthday with our freshly redesigned website.

West Jackson Fire Department
Mar 15, 20241 min read
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Lena's Grant
West Jackson fire district announces the deputy Lena Nicole Marshall Public Safety Protection Grant.

West Jackson Fire Department
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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Hydrants Ready to Go!
Did you know that each hydrant in the West Jackson Fire District has a specific bonnet color that indicates its water-flow capacity?

West Jackson Fire Department
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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Training in 2023
The training that your West Jackson Fire Department firefighters completed in 2023.

West Jackson Fire Department
Dec 29, 20231 min read
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Honoring our Veterans, Nov. 11
Join us Saturday, Nov. 11, 2024, 2 p.m. at the Braselton Library for a community gathering honoring our Veterans.

West Jackson Fire Department
Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Growing for the Future
How West Jackson Fire Department is working to meet the needs of a rapidly growing community.

West Jackson Fire Department
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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