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The vote follows the death of firefighter Austin Duran who died from injuries he sustained while trying to move equipment last summer at a fire station.

Firefighters told the Apopka City Council on Wednesday that they want the fire chief to step down. At times the meeting got heated. They say not enough changes have been made to make it safe, after one of their own,25-year-old Austin Duran, was killed.

Apopka's fire department union says 85% of its members have voted no confidence in their fire chief.

A consultant’s review of the Apopka Fire Department finds health and safety programs have been neglected for years.

Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson insisted Wednesday the city is focused on improving safety for its first responders.

An Apopka firefighter who died from injuries he sustained while on the job last month will be honored with a procession ahead of his funeral service at Journey Christian Church on Saturday, July 23.

"Austin fought this fight like a warrior, like a hero. My heart is broken," his sister said.

"Austin fought this fight like a warrior, like a hero. My heart is broken," his sister said.

The family of the Apopka firefighter who was severely injured while on the job says their loved one is on a long road to recovery.