SR - RES-10765 - COMMENDATION THIRTY YEARS RESOLUTION NO. 10765
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO FRANK EICKHOFF OF THE
ORANGE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR
THIRTY YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Frank Eickhoff joined the Orange City Fire Department on September 18, 1983; and
WHEREAS, he worked as a Firefighter, promoting to Paramedic in 1985. In March 1990, he was then
promoted to Captain and in January 1998, he was promoted to Battalion Chief. In August 2004, Frank was
assigned as Division Chief where he directed the Operations Division of the Fire Department which includes all
eight fire stations and 120 firefighting personnel; and
WHEREAS, Frank was considered a fire command expert, he was always cool under fire, Frank was
highly committed to the safety of the personnel under his command; and
WHEREAS, he assumed the role as Acting Fire Chief upon the retirement of Chief Bonacker,
distinguishing himself by keeping the department functioning effectively and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, Frank received the Rotary Club's Fire Department Manager of the Year Award in 2008 and
2013. He also received the American Red Cross Bravo for Bravery Award for his dedication and quick
decision to break several strike teams of engines away from the Malibu fire, redirecting them back to Orange
County to serve the Santiago Fire; and
WHEREAS, he was a California Certified Chief Officer, qualified Type 3 Incident Command, Strike
Team Leader, Agency Representative, Lead Department Instructor for ICS, Command and Control, and most
recently Operations Deputy Chief; and
WHEREAS, Frank wore many hats and he wore them with dignity and pride. The one that he is most
proud of is being husband to Teri and father to three wonderful boys; and
WHEREAS, he has an affinity for gambling in Las Vegas, an appeal for dam infrastructures, and a love
for Chinese food.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Teresa E. Smith, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of the entire City
Council, do hereby commend Frank Eickhoff for his 30 years of distinguished and honorable service to the
Orange City Fire Department and to the citizens of Orange.
DATED this l lth day of February, 2014.
ITEM: � �'� pATE OF MEETING:__��// ��
CITY COLJNCIL MINUTES February 11, 2014
3. CONSENT CALENDAR(Continued)
3.25 RESOLUTION NO. 10763 (C2500.J.4.5)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Orange Municipal Employees
Association (OMEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment
Effective July 1, 2013 through and including June 30, 2015 and Repealing Resolution
No. 10681 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.26 RESOLUTION NO. 10764 (C2500.J.4.4.1)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Approving the Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Orange and the Water Division Employees
Association (WDEA) Concerning Wages, Hours, and Other Conditions of Employment
Effective July 1, 2013 through and including June 30, 2015 and Repealing Resolution
No. 10678 and Amendments Thereto for Said Employees.
ACTION: Approved.
3.27 RESOLUTION NO. 10765 (C2500.H)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Expressing Appreciation to
Frank Eickhoff of the Orange City Fire Department and Commending Him for Thirty
Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service.
ACTION: Approved.
3.28 RESOLUTION NO. 10767 (C2500.M)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Expressing Appreciation to
Jose Maciel of the Engineering Division, Public Works Department and Commending
Him for More than Thirty-Four Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service.
ACTION: Approved.
3.29 RESOLUTION NO. 10768 (C2500.M)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Expressing Appreciation to
Hector Velasquez of the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works and
Commending Him for More than Thirty-Four Years of Loyal and Dedicated Service.
ACTION: Approved.
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