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JFRD Chief Keith Powers to retire after nearly 30 years of service
After nearly 30 years with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Chief Keith Powers will retire from his post at the ...
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JFRD Chief Keith Powers to retire; Council confirms Willie S. King as deputy chief
The city announced May 15 that Keith Powers will retire as chief of JFRD after six years as the department’s leader. That ...
Retirement of Fire Chief Keith Powers starts process for Deegan appointing next chief
Mayor Deegan will have "open selection process" for next fire chief who would come from within the department after Chief ...
Jacksonville City Council President reflects on leadership as JFRD Chief Keith Powers steps down
City Council President Randy White — himself a former firefighter — said Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith ...
Jacksonville fire chief Keith Powers set to retire July 1, City Council President says
Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers is set to retire soon, according to Jacksonville City Council ...
Near-record heat, JFRD Chief calls it a career, Murray Hill residents want to stop the stink
With President Donald Trump’s agenda on the line, Speaker Mike Johnson is stuck in the middle between two disgruntled ...
The City of Jacksonville to begin Fire Chief transition process
After 29 years of distinguished service with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department (JFRD) and 6 years leading this team ...
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Jacksonville City Council President reflects on leadership as JFRD Chief Keith Powers steps down
After nearly three decades of service, Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department Chief Keith Powers is preparing ... “end of an era.” Under Powers’ leadership, JFRD launched innovative ...