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Council to adjourn meeting in memory of two volunteer firefighters
Summary
Fire Chief John Rogers reported the recent deaths of volunteer Jeff Michaels (June 19) and retired Battalion Chief John Fee (June 5) and requested the council adjourn in their memory; staff provided details of their service and a memorial date for John Fee.
Fire Chief John Rogers told the council on June 22 of two recent deaths that affected the fire department: administrative prevention volunteer Jeff Michaels, who died June 19 and who assisted on wildfire fuel-break projects and grants, and retired Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Battalion Chief John Fee, who died after a long illness on June 5 and who mentored many department members.
Chief Rogers summarized both volunteers’ contributions to wildfire mitigation projects, grant work and department history efforts. He noted Jeff Michaels coordinated reporting and helped with RFPs and grant applications, including a $15,000 award from the California Fire Foundation that supported a canopy and roadway-thinning project, and he said John Fee’s memorial was scheduled for June 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the Auburn Elks Lodge.
The chief asked the council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Michaels and Fee; council members expressed condolences and support for their families.
