With over 35 years of dedicated service in public safety and healthcare, Jairo Herrera has built his career on improving lives through leadership, expertise, and innovation. A U.S. Navy veteran, seasoned paramedic firefighter, USAR FL-TF5 member, and Registered Nurse, Jairo’s diverse background spans emergency medicine, fire suppression, trauma care, flight nursing, and community health education. He has also served as a Task Force 5 Leader, bringing critical leadership to complex rescue and disaster operations.

As Bureau Chief of the Clay County Community Paramedicine Program, Jairo leads initiatives that enhance community health, reduce unnecessary emergency responses, and address critical challenges such as opioid use disorder. Under his direction, the program continues to expand lifesaving initiatives that have delivered measurable impacts—saving lives and strengthening the overall well-being of the Clay County community.

Jairo holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida and an Associate Degree in Arts and Emergency Medical Services from Florida State College at Jacksonville. His service has earned him numerous honors, including military commendations and recognition for professionalism and courage within the fire service.

Passionate about serving others, Jairo believes that even the smallest actions can create meaningful change. Inspired by his family, he remains steadfast in his commitment to advancing public health and safety with compassion, professionalism, and integrity.

Chief Lee began his career in Emergency Medical Services in 2005 with a private EMS provider and earned his Paramedic certification in 2007. He joined Clay County Fire Rescue in 2006, serving until 2012, before transitioning to leadership roles in the private EMS sector. These roles included Captain, Scheduling Manager, Shift Manager, and Director of Logistics and Support Services. In 2022, he concluded his private sector service as Chief of Operations. Chief Lee returned to Clay County Fire Rescue in 2024, where he currently serves as the Logistics Section Bureau Chief.

Anthony Roseberry has dedicated over 30 years to the fire service, with most of his time spent enforcing fire codes. He served as a Fire Marshal in the City of Jacksonville from 2003 to 2010 and has been the Clay County Fire Marshal since August 2013.

Payton began working for Public Safety in December 2018. Before coming to Clay County, Payton worked as an EMT and dispatcher for a private ambulance service in Jacksonville. She still holds her EMT license and other certifications, including CPR. Payton is certified as a Public Safety Telecommunicator and an Emergency Medical Dispatcher.  She is also a Communications Training Officer.

Payton currently attends Florida State College, where she is working on her Associate's Degree.  Her brother and husband also work in public safety.