Tag: Allen Robnett
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Through the fire: firefighters embrace mental health practices
Aurora Fire Deputy Chief discusses firefighter mental health and psychological awareness
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Aurora finalizes new fire chief appointment, votes on meeting rules
Aurora lawmakers voted on two proposals to change some meeting rules on Monday, passing one while rejecting another, and made the city manager’s selection for Aurora’s next fire chief official. As part of its consent calendar, councilmembers approved a resolution that will now require the city manager to provide a way for the public to…
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Aurora announces sole finalist for next fire chief
Aurora’s City Manager Jim Twombly has announced his pick for the city’s next fire chief, potentially concluding a months-long and nationwide search if his choice receives city council approval. Twombly has selected Alec Oughton, he said in a Monday news release. Oughton hails from Henrico County, Virginia, where he is chief of the division of…
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Aurora fire chief finalists meet with city residents
The four men vying to become Aurora’s next fire chief met with community members on Thursday evening and spoke about how they would steer the department through numerous challenges facing the city. The finalists are Richard Davis, assistant chief of the fire department in Austin, Texas; Alec Oughton, fire chief of the Henrico County, Va.…
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Aurora announces fire chief finalists
The City of Aurora announced four finalists to become the city’s next fire chief after a months-long national search, according to a Thursday news release. The finalists are: Richard Davis, assistant chief of the fire department in Austin, Texas; Alec Oughton, fire chief of the Henrico County, Va. Division of Fire; Allen Robnett, interim fire…
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Aurora Police, civil service commission battle for hiring power
The Aurora Police Department chief of police blasted the city’s Civil Service Commission on Monday saying the group is crippling the agency’s ability to hire officers amid a staffing crisis. Interim Chief Dan Oates voiced strong support for a proposal to shift hiring power from the independent civilian commission back to the city’s fire and police…
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Deadline extended for public survey about next Aurora fire chief
Aurora residents now get more time to participate in a survey that could help shape strategies used to recruit Aurora’s next fire chief. The recruiting firm leading the national search CPS HR Consulting extended the survey deadline until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, city officials announced late last week. It can be found at EngageAurora.org/FireChiefSearch.…
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Aurora honors mother, first responders for saving baby’s life
It was a day she’ll always remember, and one that no one will forget. And as each person played their role, the unified effort resulted in what can only be described as a miracle. Sharon Thompson sat down on her couch with her son Alexander cuddled in her arms. The one-year-old dozed off laying across…