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Percy Golden II was nominated to serve as Jacksonville Fire Rescue Chief by Mayor Donna Deegan on Monday, June 30, 2025. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Percy Golden II named Jacksonville’s new fire chief

Golden, a 21-year veteran of the department, was selected from a field of 17 candidates.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Mayor Donna Deegan, left, listens as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Powers speaks during a news conference Nov. 30, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers announces retirement

Powers will retire June 30 after 29 years in the department, including six as its leader.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Mayor Donna Deegan, left, listens as Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Chief Keith Powers speaks during a news conference Nov. 30, 2023. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today

November 30, 2023

Fire department reorganized to increase diversity

The staff of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be reorganized to make it more diverse and better trained,…

By Dan Scanlan

Keith Powers

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