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Orange honors Fire Chief Sean Dimitropoulos as he retires after 30 years

City of Orange City Council · January 27, 2026
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Fire Chief Sean Dimitropoulos was honored Jan. 27, 2026, for 30 years of service; in a candid farewell he urged the council to engage department leaders and suggested placing a sales‑tax measure on the ballot to let residents decide funding priorities.

Mayor Dan Slater and council members recognized Fire Chief Sean Dimitropoulos on Jan. 27 as he prepares to retire after three decades with the Orange City Fire Department. The council read a proclamation noting the chief’s service, deployments (including Hurricane Katrina), academy leadership and departmental work.

Chief Dimitropoulos addressed the council and the chamber, thanking…

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