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3 Aurora Battalion Chiefs Retire After Beginning Careers In Mid-1990s
Nine people were promoted to new ranks as a result of the three battalion chiefs' retirement between January and February.
AURORA, IL — Three battalion chiefs retired from the Aurora Fire Department after beginning their careers in the mid-1990s.
Pete Doyle, who began working for the Aurora Fire Department on April 3, 1995, was the first to retire effective Jan. 26.
Will Torres and Steve Kish, who both began their careers Feb. 5, 1996, will also retire the same month. Torres's retirement began effective Feb. 17, followed by Kish's last day on Feb. 21.
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"Please join us in congratulating these fine individuals and wishing them the best in retirement," officials said in an announcement Wednesday on Facebook.
As a result of the three men's retirement, several others received promotions:
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The following were promoted to the rank of battalion chief:
- Jason Smith, effective Jan. 26
- Corey Fryer, effective Feb. 17
- Dick Dahleen, effective Feb. 22
The new captains:
- Nick Handell, effective Jan. 26
- Brett Svendsen, effective Feb. 17
- Jeff Dehler, effective Feb. 22
The new lieutenants:
- Robin Krantz, effective Jan. 26
- Shawn Toso, effective Feb. 17
- Matt Schroeder, effective Feb. 22
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