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Rochester Hills honors Major Russell Yizer and swears in Anne Echols as assistant chief fire marshal—city marks first female chief officer
Summary
The council recognized Major Russell Yizer following his promotion within the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and swore in Anne Echols as assistant chief fire marshal, the city's first female chief officer in the fire department.
The Rochester Hills City Council opened its March 3 meeting with recognitions of two public-safety officials.
Major Russell Yizer, longtime commander of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Rochester Substation, was recognized following a promotion. Mayor and council recited a proclamation that summarized Yizer’s career milestones—service with the Oxford Police Department beginning in 1997, joining the Oakland County Sheriff's Office in 2002, promotions to sergeant (2004), lieutenant (2013), captain (2022) and Major (promoted the day before)—and noted his prior SWAT service and military service in the U.S. Air Force and Michigan National Guard. "It has been a pleasure working with all of you," Major Yizer told the council, and he thanked deputies and leadership for their support.
The council also swore in Anne Echols as assistant chief fire marshal. City officials said Echols will lead the community risk reduction division. City staff described the role as requiring leadership and experience and said Echols is the department’s first female chief officer. The oath was administered in council chambers; the ceremony drew council members and department leadership.
These recognitions are ceremonial and did not require council action.
What it means: The council used its meeting to formally recognize long-serving local law-enforcement leadership and a historic milestone in the fire department’s leadership roster.
Vote: No formal council vote required for proclamations and the swearing-in ceremony.
