[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.
