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Loved ones say 11-year-old twins, 2-year-old died in Mandarin House fire, ask community for support amid tragedy
Read full article: Loved ones say 11-year-old twins, 2-year-old died in Mandarin House fire, ask community for support amid tragedyLoved ones of a family that lost three children in a devastating house fire on Wednesday are sharing more about the family and asking the community for support.
3 children killed in Mandarin house fire; Bystanders help catch baby, adult thrown from 2nd story window, neighbor says
Read full article: 3 children killed in Mandarin house fire; Bystanders help catch baby, adult thrown from 2nd story window, neighbor saysThree children died Wednesday morning in a fire at a two-story complex in Mandarin, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton High
Read full article: Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton HighJacksonville law enforcement, fire rescue personnel and Duval County school district officials came together at Stanton High School for a large-scale active shooter training exercise, practicing tactical response, first aid and student reunification procedures.
JFRD says it’s analyzing ways to keep the department efficient as the city’s population grows
Read full article: JFRD says it’s analyzing ways to keep the department efficient as the city’s population growsThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said it is analyzing ways to keep the department efficient as the city’s population grows.
‘Be thoughtful, deliberate’: Former JFRD chief gives advice to newly selected fire chief Percy Golden
Read full article: ‘Be thoughtful, deliberate’: Former JFRD chief gives advice to newly selected fire chief Percy GoldenJacksonville Fire Rescue has nearly 1,900 uniformed personnel, 68 fire and rescue stations and operates on a $400 million budget. News4JAX interviewed Former JFRD Fire Chief Marty Senterfitt earlier on Monday, before it was announced that Percy Golden would be taking the lead.
Percy Golden selected as next fire chief of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department
Read full article: Percy Golden selected as next fire chief of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue DepartmentJacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced on Monday afternoon that Percy Golden will become the new fire chief for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
Northeast Florida communities gearing up for what could be a historic winter event
Read full article: Northeast Florida communities gearing up for what could be a historic winter eventAs temperatures drop and winter weather looms, North Florida communities are gearing up for what could be a historic event.