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Brotherhood in the Flames: A glimpse into life with Apopka's tower truck firefighters

A tower truck isn't your average fire engine. It's a highly specialized vehicle equipped with an aerial platform and tools for high-angle rescues, ventilation, and major structure fires.
Apopka Fire Station #5
Apopka celebrates International Firefighters' Day
In a proclamation delivered at the April 16th City Council meeting, Mayor Bryan Nelson declared May 4th International Firefighters’ Day—a citywide tribute to the men and women who put their lives on the line daily and to those who never made it home.
Apopka Fire Department "pushes in" its new fire engine
A push-in ceremony is a time-honored tradition in fire departments that dates back to the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus in the 1800s.
Apopka Fire Department Station 1
City Council votes 5-0 to promote Wil Sanchez to Apopka Fire Chief
The Apopka City Council, by a vote of 5-0, promoted Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez to the AFD's permanent leader at its December 18th meeting.
AFD Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez is expected to be named permanent fire chief at the December 18th City Council meeting.
Developing Story: City Council expected to promote Sanchez to Apopka Fire Chief at Wednesday meeting
The Apopka City Council will vote on promoting Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez as the AFD's permanent leader at its December 18th meeting.
Six Apopka firefighters awarded scholarships from the 2650 Foundation
Vehicle and Machinery Rescue certification is an advanced rescue training program. This program equips firefighters with important skills to respond to complex and complicated vehicle and machinery rescue scenarios. 
Happy Halloween, Apopka!
Happy Halloween, Apopka!
The City of Apopka would like to wish you and your family a safe Halloween. We hope you will review and discuss these safety tips from the Apopka Fire and Apopka Police Department! 
Apopka Fire Department Station 1
The Apopka Fire Department and the 2650 Foundation are awarding scholarships in honor of fallen firefighter Austin Duran on Friday
The scholarships have been made possible through the continued efforts and support of the  2650 Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of fallen Apopka  Firefighter Austin Duran.
AFD graduates 10 firefighters; increases department force to 138
According to Interim Fire Chief Wil Sanchez, the AFD increased to 138 firefighters working three shifts, with 46 positions per shift.
Apopka Fire Department - Station #1
City Council approves contract with Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
The final step in the ratification process is the City Council's vote on September 18th to approve the contract.
Apopka Fire Station #1
Apopka Fire Department, 2650 Foundation awarding scholarships
The scholarships have been made possible through the continued efforts and support of the 2650 Foundation, an organization dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of fallen Apopka Firefighter Austin Duran.
Apopka Professional Firefighters Association ratifies contract with City
The final step in the ratification process is the City Council's vote on September 18th to approve the contract.
Apopka remembers: Memorial at City Hall and a commemorative 5K run in honor of Apopka firefighter highlights 9/11 remembrance
In Apopka, the city remembers the sacrifices made on 9/11 with a memorial service on the steps of City Hall and a 5k charitable memorial run in honor of a former Apopka firefighter.
A breathtaking view of the 9/11 Lights and Brooklyn Bridge.
Apopka remembers 9/11
In Apopka, the city remembers the sacrifices made on 9/11 with a memorial service on the steps of City Hall and then a 5k charitable memorial run in honor of a former Apopka firefighter.
Apopka Professional Firefighters Association and City of Apopka reach tentative agreement on AFD contract
In a deal that took almost 18 months to close, the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association and the City of Apopka reached a tentative contract agreement this morning.
Apopka Fire Department - Fire Station #1
Apopka Professional Firefighters President pushes back on City Council changes to public comments
Klepper: "What transpired tonight when public comment was pushed to the end of a public meeting and then subsequently and DECEPTIVELY cut off from the public YouTube feed was unconscionable and fundamentally un-American."
Sanchez steps into the five-alarm fire
Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez officially took over as Interim Chief of the Apopka Fire Department on Monday morning. His term lasts until October 31st.