At an Eastlake City Council meeting, the Eastlake Fire Department formalized the promotion of Lieutenant Frank Rohini to fire chief; paperwork was signed to complete the appointment.

The promotion marks a leadership transition after a 17-year tenure by the outgoing chief. The outgoing chief praised Rohini’s experience and training, noting that Rohini "has been recognized as Firefighter of the Year twice, once in 2013, this was in 2019," and described his graduation from the Ohio Fire Executive Officer program.

Outgoing Fire Chief (Speaker 1) said the role carries heavy demands and encouraged Rohini to discuss the job’s effect on family before pursuing it, adding, "It's my dream job." The outgoing chief added that the department had long-serving leaders and said, "we're kind of blessed we still have those guys around."

Lieutenant Frank Rohini (Speaker 2) introduced family members at the meeting and said, "I'm really grateful for this opportunity," thanking the community and department for their trust.

Council members and attendees observed a paperwork signing to formalize the promotion; the transcript indicates the signing took place during the meeting and that family members were present.

Why it matters: Leadership changes at a municipal fire department affect training, emergency response oversight and departmental continuity. Council members and department leaders framed the transition around Rohini’s professional preparation, family considerations and continuity of command.

The meeting included expressions of gratitude for the outgoing chief’s service and encouragement for Rohini as he assumes the position; no ordinance, vote tally or formal council motion appears in the transcript related to the promotion beyond the paperwork signing and public remarks.