Canal Fulton swears in firefighter Ashley Curtner, council approves appointment
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The City of Canal Fulton on a unanimous roll call approved and swore in Ashley Curtner to the fire department. Curtner was introduced by Captain Bivhaus and took the oath of office during the council meeting.
Canal Fulton — The City Council formally swore in Ashley Curtner as a member of the Canal Fulton Fire Department and unanimously approved her appointment during Monday’s meeting.
Captain Bivhaus introduced Curtner to the council, describing her credentials: “She is a, firefighter 2 … will be an EMT advanced … and she does have a ropes training, rope certification,” and noted her dive-rescue and high-angle rescue capability. Curtner then came forward and took the oath of office administered during the meeting. The oath included the pledge: “I will conform to and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America and the state of Ohio…”
The council later moved to accept Curtner to the department. The motion was made by Sue Mayberry and seconded by Mark Cozy. A roll-call vote recorded all members present voting yes; the motion carried and the mayor congratulated Curtner after the vote.
Curtner’s certification in rope rescue and her progress toward advanced EMT status were highlighted by the fire department as operational assets, especially for water and technical-rescue responses. Council members and staff noted the certificate would strengthen the department’s capabilities for high-angle and water rescues.
The swearing-in and approval were presented under the fire-department portion of the agenda and followed routine roll-call procedures. No related ordinances or budget appropriations were made at the time of appointment.
Curtner left the meeting after receiving congratulations from the council.
