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Brecksville swears in Nicholas Sternad as full-time firefighter; honors 42-year career of John Sternad
Summary
Council appointed and sworn in Nicholas Sternad as a full-time firefighter paramedic and presented a retirement proclamation honoring John Sternadfor 42 years of service to the Brecksville Fire Department.
Brecksville City Council on May 20 appointed and administered the oath to Nicholas E. Sternad as a full-time firefighter paramedic in the Brecksville Fire Department and presented a retirement proclamation to his father, John Sternad, who retired after 42 years of service.
Resolution 5679, appointing Nicholas E. Sternad, passed unanimously on the council floor. Mayor Daryl J. Kingston, who administered the oath, said Nick had served previously as a fire explorer and part-time firefighter and brought paramedic training and local knowledge to the role. The mayor noted Nick is married with three children and has experience with the Valley Fire District.
Earlier on the agenda the council and mayor presented a proclamation honoring John Sternad's 42-year career, noting his service as a part-time volunteer (beginning Feb. 1, 1983), full-time firefighter (from Sept. 9, 1989) and various specialized roles including paramedic, fire safety inspector, water rescue technician and rope rescue technician. John Sternad accepted the proclamation and spoke briefly to thank the city and colleagues.
WHY IT MATTERS: The appointment fills a vacancy in the department and maintains continuity in personnel; the evening combined a formal personnel action and a ceremonial recognition for a long-serving employee. The resolution appointing Nicholas Sternad passed by roll call and the mayor administered the oath in council chambers.
No votes were recorded as nay; the appointment and proclamation were adopted by unanimous roll-call votes recorded in the meeting minutes.
