OFFICE OF DIRECTOR

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. III, ch. 31, pt. 1

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.101 Establishment; Director of Fire and Rescue.

Sec. 31.101. - Establishment; Director of Fire and Rescue. There is established an executive department to be known as the Fire and Rescue Department, which shall be responsible, under the supervision of the Mayor, for the management, operation and control of fire and rescue services in the City. The head of the Department shall be the Director of Fire and Rescue, who shall also be known as the Fire Chief. The Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Director shall have a college degree from an accredited college or university, proven administrative ability and at least five years' administrative experience in the field of public safety, or commensurate training and experience. The Fire and Rescue Department shall include the Fire Operations, Fire Rescue, Fire Training, Fire Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Administrative Services Divisions. (Ord. 73-1060-516, § 2; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 84-1296-683, § 2; Ord. 85-463-280, § 1; Ord. 85-1575-820, § 1; Ord. 88-273-169, § 22; Ord. 88-493-239, § 1; Ord. 89-48-43, § 1; Ord. 91-1024-418, § 5; Ord. 2003-1058-E, § 14; Ord. 2005-1518-E, § 1; Ord. 2016-765-E, § 2)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.102 Deputy Fire Chief.

Sec. 31.102. - Deputy Fire Chief. There shall be within the department a Deputy Fire Chief who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Deputy Fire Chief shall perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Mayor, the Director or by law. The Deputy Fire Chief shall act for and exercise the functions of the Director during the absence or inability of the Director or in the event that the office of the Director is vacant. The Deputy Fire Chief shall have at least five years' experience in the administration or management of firefighting, emergency medical or rescue personnel, equipment and apparatus or other commensurate training and experience. (Ord. 2024-175-E, § 11)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 31.103 Administrative Services Chief.

Sec. 31.103. - Administrative Services Chief. There shall be within the department an Administrative Services Chief who shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Council, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The Administrative Services Chief shall perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Director or Deputy Fire Chief. The Administrative Services Chief shall have at least five years' experience in the administration or management of firefighting, emergency medical or rescue personnel, equipment and apparatus or other commensurate training and experience. (Ord. 2024-175-E, § 11)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIIIEXBR_CH31FIREDE_PT1OFDIFetched: 10/27/2026