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Urbana promotes Matthew Ritchie to lieutenant and honors crews for two high‑risk rescues
Summary
At a special Dec. 15 meeting the Urbana City Council and fire department promoted Matthew Ritchie to lieutenant and formally recognized firefighters involved in a June ladder rescue and a complex July high‑angle rescue at a University residence hall.
Urbana on Dec. 15 held a brief promotion ceremony and recognition of firefighters before the start of its special City Council meeting, swearing in Matthew Ritchie as a lieutenant and honoring multiple crew members for two high‑risk rescues earlier in 2025.
The fire department introduced Ritchie and noted he began his career on Oct. 30, 2006, and has served more than 19 years. During the ceremony Ritchie recited the oath of office: “I, Matthew Ritchie, do solemnly affirm that I will…
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