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Austin Duran named AFD's 2022 Firefighter of the Year
Austin Duran, the 25-year-old Apopka Fire Department Firefighter who died in July from injuries sustained in an accident at Fire Station 1, has been named the 2022 Firefighter of the Year.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka Fire Department
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3/14/23
Wylam responds to no-confidence vote by Apopka Firefighters Association
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam responded to the no-confidence vote taken by the Apopka Firefighters Association at its February 7th meeting, and announced at the March 1st City Council meeting.
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From Staff Reports
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3/3/23
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No Confidence: Apopka Firefighters union votes overwhelmingly against Chief Wylam
The vast majority of the 90-member Apopka Professional Firefighters Association voted that they have no confidence in Fire Chief Sean Wylam at their February 7th meeting.
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From Staff Reports and the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
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3/1/23
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Workshop cancellation puts Apopka Fire Department one step closer to the abyss
For the second time in less than two weeks, the City canceled a workshop on the Gannon report, a 45-page draft, and a 27-page response critical of the Apopka Fire Department.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/24/23
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Show and Tell: Gannon includes 27 photos of the Apopka Fire Department that illustrate a grim story
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice analyzes the GES response to the City and AFD. What does it say about this department and the administration? What can the AFD learn from the report?
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/19/23
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10 comments
Firefighters' comments describe a range of dysfunction inside the Apopka Fire Department
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice analyzes the GES response to the City and AFD. What does it say about this department and the administration? What can the AFD learn from the report?
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/16/23
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7 comments
Despite a cancelled workshop, Gannon makes its presence felt in response to City about the Apopka Fire Department
In this three-part series, The Apopka Voice analyzes the GES response to the City and AFD. What does it say about this department and the administration? What can the AFD learn from the report?
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/16/23
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8 comments
Gannon responds to City's pushback of its critical report on the Apopka Fire Department
Just 12 days after receiving the City of Apopka's 145-edit rebuttal to its initial report on the Apopka Fire Department, Gannon Emergency Solutions responded to the City and AFD's comments.
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From Staff Reports
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2/13/23
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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2/2/23
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7 comments
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.
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From Staff Reports
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1/31/23
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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/9/23
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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1/2/23
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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/22/22
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/21/22
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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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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12/15/22
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.
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From the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation
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12/1/22
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.
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From the Armando Borjas Jr Scholarship Foundation
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11/15/22
Apopka Fire Department begins its hiring campaign
The Apopka Fire Department is currently seeking qualified and most importantly dedicated Firefighters to join our team.
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From the Apopka Fire Department
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10/4/22
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.
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From Staff Reports
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9/25/22
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.
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From Staff Reports
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9/25/22
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.
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From Staff Reports
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9/20/22
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.
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By Apopka City Commissioner Nick Nesta
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9/15/22
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.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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9/13/22
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.
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From the Apopka Professional Firefighters Association
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9/12/22
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.
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By Katelyn Colley, Interning Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
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9/11/22
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