[Updated to include results from the Nov. 27 City Council meeting.]

City Council approved the appointment of John Sullivan as fire chief at the Nov. 27 council meeting.

Sullivan will take over the position Jan. 21.

Sullivan has served as assistant chief of the Golder Ranch Fire District near Tucson, Ariz., for two years and has nearly 20 years' experience with the district. As assistant chief, Sullivan was the executive of the administrative, planning and support services branch. He also oversaw the finance division, IT services, community relations and public affairs, human resources, fire and life safety, board services, and accreditation and planning services, according to his resume.

The Golder Ranch Fire District covers more than 200 square miles and eight fire stations.

The council appointed Assistant Chief Clay Shell as interim chief at its Nov. 13 meeting after Chief Robert Fite resigned to accept a position as fire chief in Grand Prairie.