ALTON - The Alton Fire Department said goodbye to Captain Rick Orban Friday afternoon, wishing him luck on his next step in his career.
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On his last day while at the department Captain Orban said he truly loves being a firefighter and will deeply miss department.
Fire Chief Bernie Sebold said Captain Orban will be greatly missed by the department.
“He spent twenty-six and half years with us,” Sebold said. “He was a very integral part of the department, he was one of my go-to guys. He has worked in the inspection doing business inspections, car seat installations, in addition to maintaining his paramedic license throughout his career.”
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