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Gannon's critical report on AFD finds its way into City Council meeting
The Gannon report is a 45-page document that analyzes and critiques the Apopka Fire Department. The City of Apopka ordered and paid $20,000 for it, but they may have gotten more than they bargained for. more
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Independent report on Apopka Fire Department is withering rebuke
Gannon Emergency Solutions has released its report - a 45-page document titled "Draft for Client Review" obtained by The Apopka Voice in a public records request from the City. more
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Mayor Nelson: It's time to listen, and take action
No elected official is immune to criticism. It goes with the territory. Sometimes you need to shrug it off and keep moving forward. And sometimes you need to listen. more
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Duran's persistence makes the AFD a safer fire department
The purpose of The Apopka Voice is to inform, engage, and inspire our readers, and to start the new year, we're launching the First Annual Apopka Hero Award. more
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It was a bad day for Apopka
There has been a developing story the past couple of weeks involving the Apopka Fire Department - a familiar place for controversy as of late. more
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Developing Story: A second AFD Safety Committee member resigns; Nelson calls 5pm press conference to respond
The Apopka Voice has learned that a second member of the AFD Safety Committee has resigned, and that Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson has called a press conference to respond. more
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Developing Story: AFD Safety Committee member resigns; cites City Attorney and Fire Chief for ending post-incident critique of Austin Duran's accident
The Apopka Voice has learned that Lieutenant Alex Klepper of the Apopka Fire Department has resigned from the AFD Safety Committee. more
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The Clydesdales are here!
City Beverages, the City of Apopka, and the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship are proud to be bringing the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales to Apopka on December 2nd. more
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Win a ride with the Clydesdales!
In an effort to share this great experience, we will be hosting a raffle for one individual to receive a chance to ride with the Clydesdales. more
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Apopka Fire Department begins its hiring campaign
The Apopka Fire Department is currently seeking qualified and most importantly dedicated Firefighters to join our team. more
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In case you missed it: The Apopka news week in review
In case you missed it. The Apopka news week in review includes seven articles that shaped the city last week... all in one place, including details on a mixed-use project on Kelly Park Road. more
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Members of the Apopka Fire Department, their friends and family participated in the Tunnels to Towers 5K event in New York City to honor the fallen first responders on 9/11.
Apopka firefighters go "Tunnel to Towers" to honor FDNY firefighter and Austin Duran
On Sunday, 13 firefighters from the Apopka Fire Department, and seven of their family and friends participated in the Tunnel to Towers 5K run in New York City honoring the sacrifice made by first responders on 9/11. more
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Apopka Fire Chief Wylam restructures Fire Administration at AFD
The promotions came a week after the Apopka City Council approved a budget that added 18 firefighters, a Training Officer, a Health and Safety Officer, and a Quality Assurance Officer. more
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Adding 18 firefighters to the AFD is a huge win for Apopka
Our firefighters will now be able to run calls with three firefighters per apparatus, providing safety for our firefighters and higher-quality service to our residents. more
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Apopka City Budget 2022/23: A process that needed to go much smoother
The debates, discussions, tweaks, and edits typically come during the budget workshops. The hearings should be formalities that the Council agreed on two months ago. more
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Apopka Professional Firefighters Association: "We have been kicking the can down the road and have reached the stopping point"
The City of Apopka Budget Hearing on September 7th was a moment where years of work seemed to culminate into one whirlwind meeting. more
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Apopka Police Chief Michael McKinley speaks during Apopka 9/11 ceremonies, with Mayor Bryan Nelson and Fire Chief Sean Wylam looking on.
Apopka unites for Together as One Festival
The Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship Foundation hosted its first-ever "Together As One" Festival on Saturday, helping to honor a local firefighter and remember the events of 9/11. more
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Wil Sanchez, the AFD's Division Chief of EMS, stepped in for Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam to present a revised version of their budget/plan for the next three years.
Sanchez tries to suppress the fire over the AFD budget
A funny thing happened between the budget workshops and hearings - the idea of hiring enough firefighters to add a third person to the fire engines returned.  more
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The Apopka City Council: Commissioners Doug Bankson and Alexander H. Smith, Mayor Bryan Nelson, Commissioners Nick Nesta, and Diane Velazquez.
A chaotic budget hearing concludes with a shaky consensus and questions on funding for the Apopka Fire Department
The budget process in Apopka is usually cut-and-dried. Department heads present their plans to the Council at three workshops. The hearings are usually a formailty. more
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Michael Duran, the father of deceased firefighter Austin Duran, speaks at the Apopka City Council meeting.
Michael Duran: "My son lost his life in direct connection to a lack of training, safety, and supervision"
Michael Duran, the father of deceased firefighter Austin Duran is emphatic about the urgency needed to bring the AFD up to proper safety, training and staffing standards.  more
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Xavier Spry and William Ayala
What does it mean to receive an Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship?
The Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation is founded on the core principles that Armando himself represented each day - dedication, self-improvement, and the drive to spread knowledge. more
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Never Forget: Armando Borjas Jr. Scholarship Foundation announces events to honor the sacrifices made on 9/11
As we look back over the last 21 years since the attacks of September 11th devastated our nation and changed the course of history forever, we are encouraged to remember the sacrifices. more
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City Council presses Fire Chief Wylam on safety and training issues at Budget Workshop presentation
Much like last year's budget workshop, Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam outlined his presentation by asking for a modest increase from $15.2 million in last year's budget to $17.8 million in this one. more
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Apopka says goodbye to Austin
Apopka said goodbye to Austin Duran on Saturday. The 25-year-old Firefighter/EMT for the Apopka Fire Department died 15 days after suffering injuries related to a tragic workplace accident. more
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The City of Apopka will fly its flags at half-staff in honor of deceased AFD Firefighter Austin Duran.
Apopka Fire Department announces funeral arrangements for Austin Duran
The Apopka Fire department released the following statement and announced the funeral arrangements for Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran. more
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