The City Council of Jacksonville confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Jacob W. Blanton as Deputy Chief of the Fire and Rescue Department. This resolution, 2025-542, acts pursuant to Section 31.102 (Deputy Fire Chief), Part 1 (Office of Director), Chapter 31 (Fire and Rescue Department) of the Ordinance Code. Mr. Blanton holds a bachelor's degree from Florida State College of Jacksonville and began his career with JFRD as a 911 dispatcher in 1994, steadily rising through the ranks to his current position as Chief of the Rescue Division. The appointment requires Council confirmation, and an effective date is provided upon the Mayor's signature. The annual salary range for this position is $112,696.80 - $183,994.70.