City of Jackson, MI Fire Department

03/18/2026

FYI you may hear your local sirens going off today!

03/13/2026

Please save this post as it will be updated as information is available to us.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

The city is aware that residents may have been displaced following last night’s fire at Reed Manor. Several community organizations are available to help individuals and families who need assistance.

The city is working to create a 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 to help support residents who have been displaced.

If you know of additional resources that could help residents affected by the Reed Manor fire, please contact 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 at ccrouch@cityofjackson.org
so the information can be shared with the community.

Additional updates and resources will be shared as they become available.

If you or someone you know needs support, the following resources may be able to help:

𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺
Some residents may not have had updated contact information on file or may have left phones behind during the evacuation. If you lived at Reed Manor and were displaced by the fire, please complete this form so Reed Manor management and the American Red Cross know the best way to contact you.
https://www.cityofjackson.org/FormCenter/Fire-Public-Education-Request-37/Reed-Manor-Resident-Contact-Form-607

𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀
The Red Cross often assists residents displaced by residential fires with emergency housing, clothing, and basic necessities.
1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
🔗 https://www.redcross.org

𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
The Center for Family Health has Community Health Workers available to help residents affected by the Reed Manor fire with replacing lost medications, arranging pharmacy delivery, care coordination, and connecting to local resources.
Call (517) 748-5500 or visit Center for Family Health, 505 N. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201 and ask to speak with a Community Health Worker.

𝟮-𝟭-𝟭 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
Call 2-1-1 to connect with local resources for shelter, food, transportation, and other support services.
Dial 2-1-1
🔗 https://www.211.org

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻
Temporary shelter and support services may be available.
(517) 789-8735
🔗 https://interfaithshelter.com

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
Provides assistance with housing support, utility assistance, and other community resources for individuals and families in need.
(517) 784-4800
🔗 https://caajlh.org

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘁
Provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, and linens free of charge to those in need.
Open the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Visits are limited to once per month.
(517) 782-2551
🔗 https://catholiccharitiesjlhc.org

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 – 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
LifeWays’ Access Team can help connect individuals with mental health support and community resources.
(517) 789-1200
🔗 https://www.lifewaysmi.org

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 / 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
Support is available for residents needing help caring for pets, including pet food assistance.
(517) 788-4464
🔗http://www.jacksoncountyanimalshelter.org/

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 – 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
First Presbyterian Church is collecting donations to support residents displaced by the Reed Manor fire. Donations that are being accepted include clean clothing for adults only, shoes for adults, personal hygiene products, and blankets. Donors should follow the orange signs to Door 4 at the back of the building.

743 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Donations will be accepted today, Friday, March 13, until 8 p.m.

03/13/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀

The city is aware that residents may have been displaced following last night’s fire at Reed Manor. Several community organizations are available to help individuals and families who need assistance.

The city is working to create a 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 to help support residents who have been displaced.

If you know of additional resources that could help residents affected by the Reed Manor fire, please contact 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 at ccrouch@cityofjackson.org
so the information can be shared with the community.

Additional updates and resources will be shared as they become available.

If you or someone you know needs support, the following resources may be able to help:

𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺
Some residents may not have had updated contact information on file or may have left phones behind during the evacuation. If you lived at Reed Manor and were displaced by the fire, please complete this form so Reed Manor management and the American Red Cross know the best way to contact you.
https://www.cityofjackson.org/FormCenter/Fire-Public-Education-Request-37/Reed-Manor-Resident-Contact-Form-607

𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀
The Red Cross often assists residents displaced by residential fires with emergency housing, clothing, and basic necessities.
1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
🔗 https://www.redcross.org

𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
The Center for Family Health has Community Health Workers available to help residents affected by the Reed Manor fire with replacing lost medications, arranging pharmacy delivery, care coordination, and connecting to local resources.
Call (517) 748-5500 or visit Center for Family Health, 505 N. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201 and ask to speak with a Community Health Worker.

𝟮-𝟭-𝟭 – 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲
Call 2-1-1 to connect with local resources for shelter, food, transportation, and other support services.
Dial 2-1-1
🔗 https://www.211.org

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 – 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻
Temporary shelter and support services may be available.
(517) 789-8735
🔗 https://interfaithshelter.com

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆
Provides assistance with housing support, utility assistance, and other community resources for individuals and families in need.
(517) 784-4800
🔗 https://caajlh.org

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘁
Provides personal hygiene items, cleaning products, and linens free of charge to those in need.
Open the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Visits are limited to once per month.
(517) 782-2551
🔗 https://catholiccharitiesjlhc.org

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 – 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
LifeWays’ Access Team can help connect individuals with mental health support and community resources.
(517) 789-1200
🔗 https://www.lifewaysmi.org

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 / 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆
Support is available for residents needing help caring for pets, including pet food assistance.
(517) 788-4464
🔗http://www.jacksoncountyanimalshelter.org/

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 – 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
First Presbyterian Church is collecting donations to support residents displaced by the Reed Manor fire. Donations that are being accepted include clean clothing for adults only, shoes for adults, personal hygiene products, and blankets. Donors should follow the orange signs to Door 4 at the back of the building.

743 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson
Donations will be accepted today, Friday, March 13, until 8 p.m.

03/13/2026

***Press Release ***
Apartment Fire at Reed Manor I-Building Results in Multiple Rescues

03/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 10 at 8:09PM EDT until March 11 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
WATCH 35 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY

IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN

GRATIOT MONTCALM

IN SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN

CALHOUN CLINTON EATON
INGHAM IONIA JACKSON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, BATH, BATTLE CREEK, BELDING,
BROOKFIELD, CHARLOTTE, DEWITT, EAST LANSING, EATON RAPIDS,
ELM HALL, FOREST HILL, GOWEN, GRAND LEDGE, GREENVILLE, GRESHAM,
IONIA, ITHACA, JACKSON, LANGSTON, LANSING, ORLEANS, PORTLAND,
RIVERDALE, SMYRNA, ST. JOHNS, ST. LOUIS, TURK LAKE, WACOUSTA,
AND WAVERLY.

03/10/2026

Stay alert tonight!

Thunderstorms tonight may lead to heavy downpours before a more widespread heavy rainfall threat arrives after midnight tonight. Storm total rainfall amounts generally range between 1 to 2 inches, although higher amounts are possible if repeated thunderstorms occur over one location. There is an emerging signal for the heavy rain threat to continue daytime Wednesday.

03/09/2026

🔥 Think it’s safe to burn when the ground looks wet? Think again.
Even with damp ground, dry spring grass and brush can catch fire in seconds.
Check your local fire danger level and fire burn bans.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and your local fire department urges caution whenever burning.

Before you burn:
✅ Check conditions: Michigan.gov/BurnPermit or call 866-922-BURN

✅ Brush up on safe burning tips: tinyurl.com/mr2p3s9d

Better yet — skip the burn and compost your yard debris instead. Here's compost guides to get started: michigan.gov/EGLEcompost

Cleaning up debris after the recent ice storm? Get storm recovery and safe disposal tips here: https://t.co/PooMNy26FK

Stay fire smart. Stay safe.

03/08/2026

🔔 Let's ensure every bedroom, sleeping area, and level of your home is equipped with working smoke alarms!
This spring, let's prioritize safety.

03/08/2026

It’s that time of year again!! Check your alarms both CO and Smoke Alarms!!

Michigan has updated its requirements for smoke alarms!

Under the Smoke Alarm Battery Standard Act of 2024, newly installed or replaced smoke alarms in many residential settings must now have non-removable, 10-year sealed batteries. 🔋

✅ No more missing batteries
✅ No more chirping from low batteries every few months
✅ Longer-lasting, reliable protection

This change is designed to improve home fire safety and ensure smoke alarms are always ready when you need them most. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.

If you’re installing or replacing a smoke alarm in your home or rental property, make sure it meets the new 10-year sealed battery requirement.

If you need smoke and CO alarms for your home reach out to your local fire department!

With many newer smoke alarms featuring 10-year batteries, the messaging around smoke alarms and batteries has evolved.

As begins this Sunday, remember to adjust your clocks and check your smoke alarm batteries—only if needed. Don't forget to test your alarms monthly.

Learn more at nfpa.org/smokealarms.

03/06/2026

Heads up!!

**OUTDATED**
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson County in MI until 6:15pm EST.

**Tornado possible**

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

UPDATE: Our Prevention team has began to schedule the smoke detector installs. If you need to cancel or move your appointment, please reach out to us. If you 'no show' for your appointment you will be moved to the bottom of our list.

The purpose of this survey is to gather insights from the community regarding the risks they face and their awareness of risk reduction efforts. This will help in developing strategies to reduce risks and improve safety within the community.