A 23-year veteran of the San Jose Fire Department has been promoted to temporarily lead the agency until the city manager appoints a permanent chief. Curtis Jacobson, a deputy chief, will step into his new role Feb. 1, the city announced Tuesday. “Curtis has served in many capacities in fire operations, fire prevention, training, administration, and as fire marshal,”Dueñas said. “He has a broad and deep knowledge of the firefighting profession, our department and its staff, as well as our community as a result of his active personal community engagement.”
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