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New fire chief outlines staffing and station priorities; council hears $2M award tied to roof work
Summary
Rayshawn O'Thomas, confirmed as Jackson's new fire chief, told the council he is a 26‑year JFD veteran and union president; the mayor and council prioritized roof repairs so the department can install a $2 million early‑warning system.
Rayshawn O’Thomas, confirmed Sept. 30 as fire chief for the City of Jackson, told the council he has roughly 26 years with the Jackson Fire Department and prior service in the U.S. Marine Corps, and that he has led firefighters as a union president.
“I'm experienced to being on the Jackson Fire Department, heavy decorated firefighter,” O’Thomas said in his remarks. He told council members that the combat‑qualified force totals “approximately 234…
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