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John Flynn sworn in as New Smyrna Beach's 11th fire chief, effective April 2026
Summary
Mayor Fred Cleveland introduced and administered the oath to John Flynn, who answered "I do" and was declared sworn in as New Smyrna Beach's fire chief effective April 2026 during the State of the City address.
Mayor Fred Cleveland announced and administered the oath to John Flynn, naming him New Smyrna Beach's 11th fire chief and asking him to raise his right hand and swear to uphold the constitutions and city policies. John Flynn responded "I do," and the mayor declared Flynn duly sworn and effective as fire chief in April 2026.
The mayor framed the hire as part of broader public-safety improvements, noting new EMS units, a new mobile command unit and the department's recent recruit class. No vote or council motion was recorded in the transcript; the swearing-in occurred onstage as part of the address.
What was specified: the oath was administered onstage and Cleveland declared Flynn sworn in, effective April 2026. What was not specified in the address: terms of appointment, contract details, or a formal vote by the commission were not recorded in the transcript.
