MESSAGE FROM THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT:
The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) is informing residents of a training taking place at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, Feb. 15. It may appear as if an actual emergency is taking place at the fairgrounds. This is a scheduled training and not an actual emergency.
JFD is hosting a large scale training event at the Jackson County Fairgrounds on Wednesday Feb. 15 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Public safety officials from local, State and Federal agencies will come together at this location to take part in a real time training scenario. The purpose of this event is to prepare the dedicated first responders of our area to provide the highest level of emergency response services to the citizens of Jackson County.
It will appear as if an actual emergency is taking place in order to provide a realistic environment to sharpen the skills of personnel. JFD appreciates the patience and understanding of the public while we work to make the Jackson community a safer place to live and work.