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In June 2022, Austin Duran, a firefighter for the department died after a 4,500 pound sand trailer fell on him. Duran died two week later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-15 |title=Police report provides more details into how Apopka firefighter was killed by trailer while on duty |url=https://www.wftv.com/news/local/police-report-provides-more-details-into-how-apopka-firefighter-was-killed-by-trailer-while-duty/5CGAUPWOQNE5TFYEMY2K7EDRVM/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WFTV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-16 |title=Apopka firefighter Austin Duran dies weeks after being hurt on the job |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/apopka-firefighter-austin-duran-dies-after-being-hurt-on-the-job |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result, the department received significant amount of backlash<ref>{{Cite web |title=Safety review after death of firefighter says Apopka Fire Department is ‘dysfunctional’ |url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/safety-review-death-firefighter-says-014506792.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paschall-Brown |first=Gail |date=2022-12-22 |title=Apopka mayor says single violation found in firefighter's death investigation |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/apopka-mayor-firefighter-death-investigation/42310965 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WESH |language=en}}</ref> with calls for the fire chief, Sean Wylam and the mayor [[Bryan Nelson]] to resign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zizo |first=Christie |date=2023-03-01 |title=Apopka firefighters union votes ‘No Confidence’ in fire chief, calls for his ouster |url=https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/03/01/findings-of-no-confidence-vote-in-apopka-fire-chief-expected-today/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WKMG |language=en}}</ref> |
In June 2022, Austin Duran, a firefighter for the department died after a 4,500 pound sand trailer fell on him. Duran died two week later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-15 |title=Police report provides more details into how Apopka firefighter was killed by trailer while on duty |url=https://www.wftv.com/news/local/police-report-provides-more-details-into-how-apopka-firefighter-was-killed-by-trailer-while-duty/5CGAUPWOQNE5TFYEMY2K7EDRVM/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WFTV |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-16 |title=Apopka firefighter Austin Duran dies weeks after being hurt on the job |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/apopka-firefighter-austin-duran-dies-after-being-hurt-on-the-job |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=FOX 35 Orlando |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result, the department received significant amount of backlash<ref>{{Cite web |title=Safety review after death of firefighter says Apopka Fire Department is ‘dysfunctional’ |url=https://www.yahoo.com/now/safety-review-death-firefighter-says-014506792.html |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=www.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paschall-Brown |first=Gail |date=2022-12-22 |title=Apopka mayor says single violation found in firefighter's death investigation |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/apopka-mayor-firefighter-death-investigation/42310965 |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WESH |language=en}}</ref> with calls for the fire chief, Sean Wylam and the mayor [[Bryan Nelson]] to resign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zizo |first=Christie |date=2023-03-01 |title=Apopka firefighters union votes ‘No Confidence’ in fire chief, calls for his ouster |url=https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/03/01/findings-of-no-confidence-vote-in-apopka-fire-chief-expected-today/ |access-date=2023-03-10 |website=WKMG |language=en}}</ref> |
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Country | United States |
State | Florida |
City | Apopka |
Address | 175 E 5th Street Apopka, FL 32703 |
Coordinates | 28°40′19.38″N 81°30′28.91″E / 28.6720500°N 81.5080306°E |
Agency overview | |
Established | 1882 |
Employees | 126 |
Annual budget | US$14.2 million |
Staffing | 9 |
Fire chief | Sean Wylam |
Fire captain | Jeremy Holderfield |
Facilities and equipment | |
Stations | 6 |
Website | |
https://www.apopka.gov/730/Fire |
28°40′19.38″N 81°30′28.91″E / 28.6720500°N 81.5080306°E
The Apopka Fire Department is the fire department for the city of Apopka, Florida. It has an ISO 1 classification.[1] The department responds to fires and natural disasters along with certain prevention efforts such as smoke alarm distribution and safety classes.
In June 2022, Austin Duran, a firefighter for the department died after a 4,500 pound sand trailer fell on him. Duran died two week later.[2][3] As a result, the department received significant amount of backlash[4][5] with calls for the fire chief, Sean Wylam and the mayor Bryan Nelson to resign.[6]
References
- ^ "Insurance Services Organization (ISO) Rating | Apopka, FL". www.apopka.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Police report provides more details into how Apopka firefighter was killed by trailer while on duty". WFTV. 2022-09-15. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Apopka firefighter Austin Duran dies weeks after being hurt on the job". FOX 35 Orlando. 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ "Safety review after death of firefighter says Apopka Fire Department is 'dysfunctional'". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Paschall-Brown, Gail (2022-12-22). "Apopka mayor says single violation found in firefighter's death investigation". WESH. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ Zizo, Christie (2023-03-01). "Apopka firefighters union votes 'No Confidence' in fire chief, calls for his ouster". WKMG. Retrieved 2023-03-10.