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Jackson Fire Hosts Woodstove And Fireplace Safety Class Tuesday Night

Jackson County Central Fire Department will host a Woodstove And Fireplace Class Tuesday night to raise awareness of the potential dangers of improper use. The fire department’s Rick Vlahos will be teaching the class. He brings not just his firefighter training but 40 years of experience instructing retailers on woodstove and fireplace installation. He said a lot of people do ... Read More »

Jackson County Central Fire Gets New Breathing Equipment Thanks to Grant

The Jackson County Central Fire Department are the proud new owners of some new equipment purchased through a grant. The new equipment was purchased with the help of a Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Grant. Jackson County Central Fire Chief Jeff Conn said they would not have been able to afford the new equipment without the grant. “Each apparatus with the ... Read More »

UC Volunteer Fire Departments Among Recipients For State Equipment And Training Grant Program

Several Upper Cumberland fire departments and rescue squads were among the 147 groups awarded funding from the state’s $5 million Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the grant program comes as part of the state’s efforts to help smaller departments get necessary new and upgraded equipment. White said his department received about $48,000 ... Read More »

Jackson Central FD Hosting First Community Virtual Fishing Tournament

The Jackson County Central Fire Department is hosting its first ever virtual bass fishing tournament. The event starts accepting fish entries this Sunday. Fire Chief Jeff Conn said registration will remain open throughout the month of May. “We have poker chips that we hand out that everybody that buys into the tournament, they’ll pick up a poker chip,” Conn said. ... Read More »

Jackson Central Fire Department Hosting Car Show Fundraiser

Jackson County Central Fire Department will host a car show this Saturday, October 2nd. Chief Jeff Conn said that the event will have food booths, snow cones from Pelican’s, and prizes for the show. He said that all proceeds will benefit the department. “We have a 1978 brush truck that’s used for fires in woods and in fields and things ... Read More »

Jackson County Martial Artist Balances Firefighting With Combat Sports

Local Muay Thai fighter Brandon Goolsby is preparing for his next bout, while moonlighting as a volunteer firefighter. Goolsby volunteers for the Central Fire Department in Jackson County. Goolsby said it all started at 12 years old when he decided he wanted to stand up for himself. “I used to get picked on in school and stuff like that and ... Read More »

Jackson Co. Central FD Looking For New Members

The Jackson County Central Fire Department is looking for new volunteers to add to its team. Positions range from active fire fighting to coordinating fundraisers. Chief Jeff Conn said the department always has spots available for any capacity of work. “We have a good sized roster,” Conn said. “Part of the problem with the volunteer side is everybody has to ... Read More »