Pavilion swears in two firefighters; police department marks long-serving lieutenant’s retirement and announces promotions
April 21, 2026 | City Council Meetings, City of Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska
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The Pavilion City Council and city leaders on April 21 formally welcomed two new firefighters and recognized personnel changes across the city’s public safety departments.
Fire Chief Rob Gotch introduced new Pavilion Fire Department members Ebenezer Evanov and Joshua Meyers and described their backgrounds: Evanov served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and brings volunteer experience from Lewis Township Volunteer Fire Department; Meyers is a Pavilion South graduate who completed fire science training through Metro Community College. The mayor administered the statutory oath of office and family members pinned badges during a traditional badge-pinning ceremony.
The council and police chief also recognized Lieutenant Jerry Prazen for nearly 37 years of service, reviewing his career milestones (sergeant for 20 years, promotion to lieutenant in 2015, membership on SWAT teams, firearms instructor, field training officer, K9 and drone program leadership) and awards including FBI National Academy graduation and department commendations. Prazen thanked the mayor, administrators and colleagues and said stepping away is difficult but it is time to make way for others.
To fill vacancies created by the retirement, the department announced promotions: Sergeant Brad Fugquay (department service since 2005, extensive tactical and training credentials, SWAT experience) and Kurt Mlan (career beginning 1994, long record of supervisory and training roles, served as school resource officer supervisor) were promoted. The council and chief discussed pinning and whether an oath is required for promotions; the council congratulated the promoted officers.
What happens next: Badging and onboarding formalities proceed; the department will continue training and staffing transitions as promoted officers assume their duties.
Provenance: Firefighter introductions and oath: SEG 111–SEG 286. Police retirement and promotions: SEG 401–SEG 619.
Fire Chief Rob Gotch introduced new Pavilion Fire Department members Ebenezer Evanov and Joshua Meyers and described their backgrounds: Evanov served 10 years in the U.S. Air Force as a medic and brings volunteer experience from Lewis Township Volunteer Fire Department; Meyers is a Pavilion South graduate who completed fire science training through Metro Community College. The mayor administered the statutory oath of office and family members pinned badges during a traditional badge-pinning ceremony.
The council and police chief also recognized Lieutenant Jerry Prazen for nearly 37 years of service, reviewing his career milestones (sergeant for 20 years, promotion to lieutenant in 2015, membership on SWAT teams, firearms instructor, field training officer, K9 and drone program leadership) and awards including FBI National Academy graduation and department commendations. Prazen thanked the mayor, administrators and colleagues and said stepping away is difficult but it is time to make way for others.
To fill vacancies created by the retirement, the department announced promotions: Sergeant Brad Fugquay (department service since 2005, extensive tactical and training credentials, SWAT experience) and Kurt Mlan (career beginning 1994, long record of supervisory and training roles, served as school resource officer supervisor) were promoted. The council and chief discussed pinning and whether an oath is required for promotions; the council congratulated the promoted officers.
What happens next: Badging and onboarding formalities proceed; the department will continue training and staffing transitions as promoted officers assume their duties.
Provenance: Firefighter introductions and oath: SEG 111–SEG 286. Police retirement and promotions: SEG 401–SEG 619.
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