Apopka Fire Chief faces no confidence vote
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.
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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.