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Allentown Mayor Ray O\u2019Connell is nominating Efrain \u201cFreddie\u201d Agosto Jr. to be the city\u2019s next fire chief.<\/p>\n
Agosto joined the department in 2003 and has\u00a0served since August 2018 as deputy fire chief, the number two position in the department.<\/p>\n
O\u2019Connell said, \u201cFreddy has the confidence of the administration, the fire department and the community.\u00a0 He is well-versed in all department responsibilities and has earned five-unit citations over the course of his career.\u201d<\/p>\n
Agosto said, \u201cAs deputy chief, it was my job to supervise and evaluate department command staff and allocate the disposition of all apparatus and equipment to make sure we are ready for any emergency. I look forward to the challenge of managing the entire department and continuing to move it into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prior to being appointed deputy chief, Agosto served as assistant chief of fire prevention and fire marshal\/inspector.\u00a0 He is a certified fire investigator and inspector.<\/p>\n
Agosto is a veteran of the US Army where he achieved the rank of Specialist 4.<\/p>\n
Agosto is a graduate of Dieruff High School and is pursuing a Bachelor\u2019s in Spanish and Political Science at Muhlenberg College.<\/p>\n
City Council will schedule a public hearing on the nomination.\u00a0\u00a0If confirmed by City Council, Agosto would succeed Fire Chief Jim Wehr who retired last week after 27-years with the department.<\/p>\n
\nInformation provided to TVL by:
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n 435 Hamilton Street
\n Allentown, PA 18101
\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov
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