Jackson County Fire Rescue, Florida

🚑 Calling All EMS, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy Professionals! 🚑

Jackson County Fire Rescue is partnering with Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions to bring Pediatric Pitfalls: Medical & Traumatic Emergencies to Jackson County. This FREE training opportunity is designed to help healthcare professionals strengthen their knowledge and skills when caring for pediatric patients in emergency situations.

📅 Choose One Date:
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026
OR
• Thursday, July 30, 2026

🕘 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM CDT / 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST

📍 Jackson County Agriculture Complex
Peanut Hall Auditorium
2741 Penn Avenue, Marianna

6 Contact Hours Awarded to EMS, Nursing, and Respiratory Therapy Professionals

FREE to attend, but registration is required and space is limited.

For more information, contact Jackson County Fire Rescue at (850) 718-0000. We encourage interested professionals to register early to reserve a seat.

JC Fire Chief, Charlie Brunner, had a great time yesterday learning about one of the touchstone businesses in our community, Family Dollar Distribution.

Making connections with our local businesses, big or small, helps us better serve our community during their time of need.

Thank you Dexter Brand and Richard Scott of Family Dollar for hosting the tour!

Yesterday, some of our County department directors had the chance to visit the Family Dollar Distribution Center in Marianna for an inside look at its operations and role in our community.

Director of Distribution Operations Dexter Brand and HR Manager Richard Scott led a tour of the facility, and also shared insights into the day-to-day operations, workforce, and impact on our region.

Also, big shoutout to Dexter, who is a member of this year's Citizens Academy class!

It’s important for us to learn more about the businesses, organizations, and industries that help make Jackson County what it is. These local employers, whether they are large or small businesses, contribute to the fabric of our community, and we cherish opportunities to learn more about the people behind them.

We hope to continue building relationships and learn from businesses throughout Jackson County in the months ahead.

Thank you to Dexter, Richard, and the entire Family Dollar team for their hospitality and for taking the time to share their work with us.

🩸 Blood is Life. Don't Let It Run Out. 🩸

The VFW and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Oak Station Plaza on Highway 90 in Marianna.

Every blood donation has the potential to save lives, and your donation could make a difference right here in Jackson County.

Did you know Jackson County Fire Rescue carries LifeSouth blood products on our ambulances? Those blood products can be used in the field to help trauma patients before they ever reach the hospital. By donating blood, you may be helping a neighbor, friend, family member, or someone in our own community during their time of greatest need.

📍 Oak Station Plaza, Marianna
📅 Saturday, June 27
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

All donors will receive:
- A donor recognition item
- A free cholesterol screening

Donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and present a photo ID. Donors age 16 require written parental permission.

Thank you for helping keep this lifesaving resource available when it matters most.

The coffee is gone and A Shift is officially in full swing. ☕🚑

It's shaping up to be another hot Florida day, but that won't slow down your Jackson County Fire Rescue crews. From ambulance calls to helicopter landings and everything in between, we're proud to serve Jackson County 24 hours a day.

Do us a favor today:💧 Hydrate early and often.

We'll handle the emergencies and you handle staying cool!

Congratulations to Jonathon Davis on being introduced as the new Fire Chief of Walton County Fire Rescue!

Chief Davis has dedicated his career to serving his community and the fire service, and we wish him the very best as he takes on this new leadership role. We look forward to seeing Walton County Fire Rescue continue to thrive under his guidance.

From all of us at Jackson County Fire Rescue, congratulations Chief Davis and best wishes for continued success! 🚒🔥

WALTON COUNTY FIRE RESCUE INTRODUCES NEW FIRE CHIEF

The Walton County Sheriff's Office, is proud to introduce Chief Jonathon Davis as the new fire chief overseeing Walton County Fire Rescue. Chief Davis brings more than two decades of dedicated service, leadership, and commitment to the residents and visitors of Walton County.

Chief Davis began his career in public safety in 1999 with Holmes County Emergency Medical Services (EMS). After earning his paramedic certification in 2001, he joined Walton County Fire Rescue full-time in 2004. Over the years, he has become a respected and trusted leader within the organization, advancing through the ranks as lieutenant, battalion chief, training chief, and, most recently, assistant chief.

In his role as assistant chief, Davis oversaw the Fire Marshal’s program, logistics, training, and EMS operations, helping guide some of the department’s most critical divisions. Throughout his career, he has remained deeply committed to professional development and preparing the next generation of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Under his guidance, Walton County Fire Rescue became the first fire rescue organization in the Florida panhandle to earn EMS Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).

Chief Davis played a key role in expanding Walton County Fire Rescue’s recruit academy, strengthening the training and onboarding process for new personnel. He also helped establish the agency’s first officer development program, which continues to prepare future leaders for supervisory and command positions. His impact can be seen throughout the department in both its growth and professionalism.

A graduate of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association Emergency Services Leadership Institute, Davis holds numerous advanced certifications, including Fire Officer II, Fire Service Instructor, Apparatus Operator, Aeriel Operator, and Fire Inspector. Since 2018, he has also served as one of the first tactical medics for the Walton County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, providing medical support during high-risk operations and further strengthening interagency collaboration.

His experience extends beyond Walton County through deployments to major disaster response efforts, including Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina and Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian, where he served as a strike team leader. Those deployments reinforced his belief in preparation, teamwork, and resiliency during times of crisis.

“Chief Davis is a proven leader who has earned the respect of every agency and individual he has worked alongside,” said Sheriff Michael Adkinson. “His integrity, experience, and unwavering commitment to service make him an exceptional choice to lead Walton County Fire Rescue into the future.”

From his early days as a young paramedic to leading major operational divisions within the department, Chief Davis has grown alongside Walton County Fire Rescue and helped shape the organization into what it is today. As he steps into the role of fire chief, he brings with him the same steady leadership, dedication, and passion for public service that have defined his career.

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨

I-10 eastbound is currently closed at Mile Marker 160 near the Apalachicola River Bridge and county line due to a tractor-trailer fire.

The intensity of the fire is expected to keep the roadway closed for an extended period while emergency crews work the scene.

Motorists traveling east toward Tallahassee should plan to use an alternate route and travel via Highway 90 through Chattahoochee.

Please use caution, expect delays, and avoid the area if possible.

🚒 TRAINING OPPORTUNITY 🚒

Jackson County Fire Rescue will be hosting an Apparatus Operations Course in partnership with 3rd Alarm Public Safety Training!

This hands-on course will cover:
🔥 Emergency vehicle laws, rules, and driving techniques
🔥 Fire hydraulics review
🔥 Pumping operations
🔥 Tandem pumping, drafting, relays, and master streams
🔥 Practical driving course evolutions

📅 Dates: June 17-18 & June 22-23, 2026
🕘 Start Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Jackson County Fire Rescue EOC
2819 Panhandle Road, Marianna, FL

💲 Cost: $300 per student

Students should bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.

For more information contact William at 352-221-8339 or register online at www.3rdalarmpst.com.

Come sharpen your skills and train with some of the best! 🚒💪

Today our Community Paramedic Program is proud to be attending the Older Americans Month Celebration at the Graceville Civic Center, sponsored by the Jackson County Senior Citizens Center!

This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health – Wellness isn’t a destination, it’s a way of life!” is a perfect reminder that staying healthy and connected is important at every stage of life.

Our team is excited to meet members of the community, provide health resources, answer questions about our services, and continue building relationships with the amazing seniors of Jackson County.

We are thankful for every opportunity to serve our community - not just during emergencies, but every day through education, outreach, and prevention. Stop by and see us if you’re attending the event today!

At Jackson County Fire Rescue, we honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others.

Their courage, selflessness, and commitment to protecting their communities continue to inspire the fire service every day. We remember not only their sacrifice, but the legacy they leave behind in the lives they touched and the paths they helped pave for future generations.

“In memory of the fallen, whose courage lights our path forward. Their sacrifice remains with us every day.”