Minneapolis council confirms new fire chief

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minneapolis City Council has confirmed John Fruetel as the city's next fire chief.

Friday's vote was unanimous.

Mayor R.T. Rybak nominated Fruetel, a career Minneapolis firefighter, for the job.

In a new release, Fruetel says he has dreamed about being Minneapolis fire chief since he was a boy.

Fruetel retired as an assistant Minneapolis fire chief in 2010. He then moved to the city's Emergency Management Division.

Fruetel succeeds Fire Chief Alex Jackson, who is retiring after more than 30 years with the department. Jackson's last day is Feb. 29.

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