Mayor Lenny Curry is pleased to announce that Keith Powers, who has been serving as Interim Director and Fire Chief of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department since June 1, 2019, is now permanently appointed to the position.
Director and Chief Powers started his career in 1994 with the Nassau County Fire and Rescue Department where he was quickly promoted to Engineer. In 1996, he joined JFRD where he soon moved to the rank to Captain. Throughout his career with JFRD, Powers has demonstrated proven leadership in multiple areas. From 2013 to 2015, Powers served as Captain of JFRD Tactical Support Facility. He also briefly served as Manager of JFRD Administrative Services in 2015 before being appointed Division Chief of Operations in August of that same year. Powers served as Division Chief until he was appointed Interim Director and Chief in June of 2019.
Mayor Curry and his administration will advance this appointment to the City Council for their approval.