The Jenks Fire Rescue was established in 1923 with 9 volunteer firefighters.

The Jenks Local 2567 was established in 1977 with 8 Professional Firefighters.

Station 1 at 205 N. Elm St. was built in the early 50's with reconstruction in 1986 and in 2008.  Station 2 at 1115 W. 121st St. was built in 2006.

When Station 2 opened in April of 2006, 9 more full time firefighter were added to make the total number of Professional Firefighters in the City of Jenks, 18. 

Each Fire Station has a compliment of 9 fulltime firefighters that include 1 Captain, 1 Driver, and 1 Firefighter per shift, per station.  There is a 3 shift system (A, B, C shifts) each shift is 24 hours in length, starting at  7am and ending the following morning at 7am.

Minimum staffing for Jenks Engine companies is 2 personnel which must include 1 officer (Captain or  Driver).  The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends a minumum of 3 personnel per engine company for adequate fire suppression.

On any given day there may only be 4 firefighters on duty in the City of Jenks, due to vacation, sick time, or injury leave.

2006 Jenks Fire Rescue Incidents             1131

2007 Jenks Fire Rescue Incidents        1267  12% Increase From 2006 

2008 Jenks Fire Rescue Incidents        1427 12.5% Increase From 2007

2009 Jenks Fire Rescue Incidents         1493

Average Calls Per Day  4.09