Charles Felton, Division Fire Chief

Chief Charles Felton is a product of Jackson Public School, he attended and graduated from Murrah High School in 1991.  After High School Charles Felton attended the University of Southern Mississippi. 

In July of 1999 Charles Felton started the Jackson Fire Department Training Academy.  Charles Felton graduated from the Fire Academy in October of 1999.  Charles Felton worked in the Emergency Services Division for 7 years, were he achieved he rank of Lieutenant Driver Operator and was a Hazardous Materials Tech.  Charles Felton was transferred to the Arson & Internal Affairs Division in August of 2008, were he immediately attended the 44th Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Class and graduated in November of 2008.  Charles Felton achieved the rank of Fire Captain in 2011.  Charles Felton has been in the Arson & Internal Affairs Division for approximately 17 years.  During these time, Charles Felton has attend continuing education courses and seminars.  Charles Felton has investigated approximately 10,000 fires in his career, and has several hundred felony convictions for the crime of Arson. 

On July 14, 2025 Charles Felton was promoted to the position of Division Fire Chief of Fire Investigations and Internal Affairs.