By Bethany Hernandez with Firefighter Jay Squadrito, Chief Michael VanZile and Training Division Chief Joe Molargik Ever wonder how the Auburn Fire Department (AFD) knows that our firefighters [...]
By Norm Yoder, Mayor, City of Auburn Last night I gave my final State of the City address. I’ve been blessed to serve Auburn as Mayor for the past 19-plus years—though it seems like just [...]
By Michael VanZile, Fire Chief, Auburn Fire Department Every second counts during an emergency. And, more often than you’d think, when Auburn firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel are [...]
They made it. They started with 30+ other recruits. In the end, they were two of 11 to graduate and make it all the way through. Standing in Auburn City Hall on Dec. 18 for their swearing-in [...]
By Norm Yoder, Mayor, City of Auburn If one word were to sum up Auburn in 2018, I think it would be revitalization. Throughout the city, we strived to bring new life and vitality. This was most [...]
For one volunteer Auburn Fire Department (AFD) recruit, firefighting is in his blood. For another, volunteer firefighting just seemed like a natural extension of his life in public service. While [...]