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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/18/24
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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.
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From Staff Reports
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12/16/24
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.
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By Emma Longwell, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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11/4/24
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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!
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From Staff Reports and the City of Apopka
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10/30/24
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.
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From the Apopka Fire Department
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10/29/24
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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.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka Fire Department
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9/22/24
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.
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From Staff Reports
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9/19/24
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.
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From the Apopka Fire Department
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9/18/24
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.
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From Staff Reports
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9/12/24
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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.
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By Keily Alfonzo, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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9/10/24
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.
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By Keily Alfonzo, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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8/27/24
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.
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From Staff Reports
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8/21/24
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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."
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By Alex Klepper, President of the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
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8/8/24
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/1/24
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A Tale of Two Cities: A call for transformation in Apopka
Duran: "It was once said, “Facts are a funny thing.” In my two years of involvement with the city of Apopka and the Apopka Fire Department, I’ve found very little “funny.” In fact, I have found much of what goes on in city hall disgusting and disturbing, to say the least."
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By Michael Duran
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7/28/24
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Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief
The Apopka Voice has learned from three sources, two inside the Apopka Fire Department with knowledge of the events, and speaking under the condition of anonymity, that Deputy Fire Chief Wil Sanchez will be named AFD Interim Fire Chief on Monday.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/25/24
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My endorsement for Apopka Fire Chief: JP Hodgkins
JP Hodgkins will be the Apopka Fire Chief one day, and I am endorsing his ascension. It might be a few years, but the 18-year-old Hodgkins, a recent graduate of Apopka High School, is on the right path and possesses all the qualities he needs to succeed.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/21/24
A Tale of Two Perspectives: Nelson and Klepper differ on Sean Wylam's tenure as Apopka Fire Chief
On Wednesday, Apopka Professional Firefighters Association President Alex Klepper and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson had contrasting opinions on Sean Wylam's time as a fire chief and his career as a firefighter.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/18/24
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Developing Story: Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announces retirement
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has announced he will be stepping down, according to an email he sent to AFD firefighters and staff. Wylam's tumultuous time as Apopka's top firefighter will end October 31st.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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7/16/24
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AFD celebrates Lt. Mandy Mathis as 2023 Firefighter of the Year
Please join the Apopka Fire Department in congratulating Lieutenant Mandy Mathis for being voted the 2023 Firefighter of the Year.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka Fire Department
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7/10/24
Fifteen Days of Hope: In memory and honor of Austin Duran
In this second year, with the support of the Duran family, The 2650 Foundation looks to recreate that support for our fire department in loving memory of Austin Duran.
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By Megan Garcia, COO of 2650 Foundation
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6/17/24
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Austin Duran to be honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend ceremony
Austin Duran's tragic death in 2022 shocked the community and tore apart the morale of the Apopka Fire Department. Now, he will be honored nationally at a weekend ceremony.
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From Staff Reports
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5/2/24
2650 Foundation sponsoring 1st Annual First Responders Mental Health Fair
The 2650 Foundation strives to continue Austin’s legacy by raising awareness of the importance of safety and training through educational scholarships and opportunities. Equally important to the foundation’s efforts are mentorship and mental health.
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From the 2650 Foundation
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3/14/24
Austin Duran's legacy lives on
Austin Duran taught Apopka a lot in his short career as a firefighter and inspired us beyond all expectations in his death. His dedication and sacrifice left a lasting impact.
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From Staff Reports
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3/11/24
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Apopka honoring Austin Duran with Service Hero street sign
In honor of Austin Duran, Apopka is erecting a service hero street sign at the corner of East 5th Street and South Park Avenue.
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By Dr. Phyllis Olmstead
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2/20/24
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