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Keep up with the latest news, events, safety updates, and community initiatives from the St. James Fire Department. Discover ways to connect with your local firefighters and support the work that helps keep our community safe.
Latest News
Upcoming Events
AUG21
Recruitment Event
8:00–9:30 AM & 4:00–5:30 PM
Seaside Gym
SEP8
Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room
SEP15
Recruitment Event
1:00–3:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, TOSJ Emergency Preparedness Seminar - Active Assailant
OCT13
Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room
NOV10
Board of Directors Meeting
4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Arts & Crafts Room
Event Stories
JUL6
Jul 6, 2026
SJFD Participates in Southport 4th of July Parade
St. James Fire Department joined the annual Southport 4th of July Parade, showcasing the department's apparatus and celebrating the holiday with the community.
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DEC29
Dec 29, 2025
Santa Came to St James
Santa Claus made a special stop at St. James this holiday season, arriving in style aboard an SJFD fire truck to the delight of residents young and old.
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NOV25
Nov 25, 2025
Santa is Coming!
On December 23, Santa Claus will ride the big red SJFD fire truck through St. James and Arbor Creek to deliver gifts to good boys and girls across the community.
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OCT12
Oct 12, 2025
SJFD Open House October 25
Join us at Fire Station 1 on Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for live demonstrations, free food, raffle prizes, and a chance to meet your all-volunteer fire department.
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AUG25
Aug 25, 2025
SJFD Seeking New Recruits – September 20, 2025
Your 100% Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a recruiting event at the St. James Marina on Saturday, September 20 from 3–6 PM. Meet our Firefighters, EMTs, and Fire Police and see our state-of-the-art equipment.
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JUL2
Jul 2, 2025
Southport's Annual Firefighter Competition
SJFD volunteers competed in Southport's annual Firefighter Freedom Competition, taking on the Bucket Brigade, hose challenges, and more alongside departments from across the region.
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JUN17
Jun 17, 2025
St. James Fire Department Picnic
The SJFD Board of Directors hosted its 2nd annual picnic on June 7th at Woodlands Park Pavilion — a day of BBQ, homemade ice cream, live music, and lawn games to celebrate our 100 all-volunteer members and their families.
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