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Confirmation of Allen Mason as Fire Prevention Division Chief

Original title: RESO Conf the Mayor’s Appt of Allen Mason as Div Chief of the Fire Prevention Div Pursuant to Sec 31.502 (Division Chief), Pt 5 (Fire Prevention Division), Ch 31 (Fire and Rescue Department), Ord Code (Wilson) (Req of Mayor) (Co-Sponsors CMs Pittman, White, Freeman, Howland, Miller, Boylan, Gay, Carlucci, Johnson & Gaffney, Jr.) 1/14/25 CO Introduced: R 1/21/25 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 1/28/25 CO Read 2nd & Rerefer 2/3/25 R Approve 8-0 2/11/25 CO Approve 18-0

Record date · February 11, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City Council has officially confirmed the Mayor's appointment of Allen Mason to serve as the Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Division within the Fire and Rescue Department.

Why it matters

This finalizes the leadership appointment for the Fire Prevention Division, which oversees fire safety regulations and inspections for the city.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Allen Mason

He is confirmed to the position of Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Division.

Directly affected

Fire and Rescue Department

The department receives a new Division Chief for its Fire Prevention Division.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the appointment of Allen Mason as Division Chief of the Fire Prevention Division.
  • The appointment was made pursuant to Section 31.502 of the City Ordinance Code.
  • The resolution was introduced on January 14, 2025.
  • The resolution was approved by the City Council with an 18-0 vote on February 11, 2025.
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  • The resolution was approved by the committee with an 8-0 vote on February 3, 2025.
  • The file number for this resolution is 2025-0038-A.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the Fire Prevention Division Chief?
The document does not specify the daily duties, but notes the position is established under Chapter 31 of the Fire and Rescue Department Ordinance Code.
Was this appointment controversial?
The passed with unanimous support in both the committee (8-0) and the full City Council (18-0).

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Unanimous Confirmation

The appointment received unanimous support across all voting stages, indicating broad consensus among council members.

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