“JFRD is ready,” said Director/Fire Chief Percy Golden II. “Our crews are trained, our equipment is staged, and we are monitoring conditions closely. What we need right now is for our community to do its part. One spark in this environment can become a crisis very quickly.”
Mayor Donna Deegan echoed that call. “This is a straightforward ask. Don’t burn. It’s the best thing residents can do right now to protect their family, their neighbors, and the firefighters who are working hard to keep Jacksonville safe.
In response to the worsening drought, the Duval County Emergency Operations Center has moved to a Level 2, partial activation, allowing personnel to focus on the fire danger and coordinate resources if needed.
“We’re not waiting for a large fire. We’ve been taking this seriously,” said Andre Ayoub, Chief of the City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division. “We are coordinating with stakeholders to ensure everyone is prepared. Now we need the public to understand the significance of this situation.”
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Updates on the burn prohibition will be posted to JaxReady.com along with City of Jacksonville and JFRD official channels.