Jacksonville 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.

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan announced on Monday afternoon that Percy Golden will become the new fire chief for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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