First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Firefighters in Jacksonville are on high alert after a violent threat was made against some of their own.
According to a report from the sheriff’s office, an unknown male made threatening statements about fire and rescue station 35 on N. Main St. during a 911 call on Tuesday night. The exact nature of the threat has not been publicly released. However, according to an officer at the station on Wednesday morning, the call alluded to a possible attack or gunfire.
“It worries the firefighters, no doubt about that,” said Randy Wyse, the President of Jacksonville Association of Firefighters Local 122. Wyse said threats against the department are not necessarily new, but they’re extra concerning when they involve fire stations.
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