The Journal Topics.com has this article:
Three months after taking over as acting fire chief in Park Ridge, Jeffrey Sorensen learned Wednesday (Dec. 17) that he’s been permanently promoted.
City Manager Shawn Hamilton made the announcement at the Park Ridge City Hall Christmas lunch in the City Council chambers.
“He’s been filling the acting chief role very well. The fire department office is outside my door, and I could see the passion and the desire he brings to the job,” Hamilton said, adding his appreciation for Sorensen’s efforts with the department.
Chief Sorensen joined the department as a firefighter/paramedic on May 20, 1997, was promoted to lieutenant in 2008 and to deputy chief in 2008. He served as acting chief in 2010 during the transition before Chief Michael Zywanski was hired, and again, this fall, after Zywanski’s retirement.
