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Apopka council appoints Wilfredo Rivera Sanchez as fire chief after interim service
Summary
Council unanimously appointed Wilfredo Rivera Sanchez as Apopka Fire Chief; mayor and commissioners praised his leadership and credited him with improving EMS billing revenue and department morale.
The Apopka City Council voted on Dec. 18 to appoint Wilfredo Rivera Sanchez as the city’s fire chief. Commissioner Velasquez moved the appointment and Commissioner Smith seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.
In remarks before the vote, the mayor and several commissioners recounted Sanchez’s progression through the department since 2007 and credited his work as interim chief on EMS billing, morale, ISO recertification work, and training initiatives. The mayor said Sanchez helped identify billing issues that led to an increase in EMS revenue estimated at about $1.2–$1.3 million. Sanchez accepted the appointment and pledged to lead with "unity and transparency" and to support firefighters and community safety.
What happens next: Sanchez will assume duties as the city’s fire chief and staff signaled continuing priorities include ISO recertification and training programs initiated under his interim leadership.
