Thursday, January 17, 2013
The three men have more than 54 years of experience between them, according to the City.
Three longtime Chicago Heights firefighters earned new titles this week, as they were promoted at City Hall in the council chambers. Deputy City Clerk Rachel Vega commenced a swearing-in ceremony Monday morning at City Hall. The firefighters, who were recommended for promotion by Fire Chief James Angell and approved by the Chicago Heights Fire and Police Board, are listed below: Combined, the three men have spent more than 54 years of fighting fires, preventing fires and providing emergency medical assistance, according to the City of Chicago Heights. Mayor David Gonzalez thanked them for their efforts at the promotion ceremony. "In an emergency, when seconds count and lives are at stake, I am grateful to these first-responders for their…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Two Chicago Heights cops went from sergeants to lieutenants as recommended by Chief Charles A. Guiliani, Jr.
Two longtime Chicago Heights policemen were sworn-in as lieutenants at a ceremony Friday morning at City Hall, according to a press release from the City of Chicago Heights. Thomas B. Rogers and Keith A. Applequist went from sergeants to lieutenants, after a recommendation from Police Chief Charles A. Guiliani, Jr. and confirmation from the Chicago Heights Police and Fire Board. “This is more than just two sergeants being promoted because they finished first and second on the eligibility list," Guiliani said. "This is a career commitment of serving and protecting the citizens of our city that brought them to this rank of lieutenant." Mayor David Gonzalez, who announced the promotions at the ceremony, praised Rogers and Applequist as …
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The men acknowledged several family members and friends that showed up to support them.
A few Chicago Heights policemen enjoyed the company of their family friends as they received new titles Friday in a special ceremony at City Hall. Five promotions were approved by the Chicago Heights Fire and Police Board. Three sergeants became lieutenants: Two officers became sergeants: Mayor David Gonzalez congratulated the group and pointed out the importance of determination over all else. "They are getting promoted, not because of the time they've been on the job . . . It's about their dedication, their commitment to the job," Gonzalez said. "It's nothing that's being given to them, it's something they've earned." Police Chief Michael Camilli, who recommended the promotions, gave the new sergeants and lieutenents their stars, while …
