Gold said: Chief Alexander is the perfect choice for the position with his 27 years service with Ocala Fire Rescue, his position of chief at the Fire College and extensive knowledge of our Automatic Aid Agreement with Ocala that he had a big part of enacting.”
Gold said he believes Alexander s termination was unfair. I believe the actions taken against him were a bit severe, the commissioner said. Gold was among the elected officials and well-wishers who attended the city council meeting last week when council members discussed Alexander s termination.
Gold said Alexander had previously served as Ocala Fire Rescue s representative to the county fire advisory board.