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JFRD Members Honored at Southside Business Men’s Club Public Safety Awards
The Southside Business Men’s Club recognized two Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department personnel at its annual Public Safety Awards, honoring the department’s Firefighter of the Year and Paramedic of the Year for their outstanding service to the community.
JFRD Breaks Ground on New Station 48 at Blount Island
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD), in partnership with the Jacksonville Port Authority and the Department of Defense, has officially broken ground on a new, state-of-the-art facility for Fire Station 48. The groundbreaking marks the culmination of 18 months of planning, coordination and interagency collaboration.
Mayor Deegan Appoints Percy Golden As Next Fire Chief
Jake Blanton to Serve as Next Deputy Fire Chief Today, Mayor Donna Deegan announced the next Chief and Deputy Chief of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) after an open and transparent selection process over six weeks. The process included 17 qualified candidates, five talented finalists who went through multiple rounds of interviews, and valuable input from past Fire Chiefs, JFRD leaders, and the rank and file.
New Years Day 2025
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New Years Eve 2024
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