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Orange Village Council confirms two part‑time fire department appointments
Summary
The Orange Village Council confirmed the reappointment of a part‑time firefighter paramedic and the appointment of a 19‑year‑old part‑time firefighter EMT, and administered an oath to the new EMT on May 14.
The Orange Village Council on May 14 confirmed the reappointment of Nicholas Selman as a part‑time firefighter paramedic and appointed Jacob Saipin as a part‑time firefighter EMT.
The council voted to confirm Selman in a roll call after Mayor Judson A. Klein asked for a motion to confirm the appointment; Council Member Kim Ulner moved to confirm and Council Member Phil Madden seconded. The roll call recorded votes of Vincent, Madden, Foster, Ulner, Bilski and Silver in favor.
The council then moved to confirm Jacob Saipin. Chief Genova introduced Saipin, saying the department had focused on “finding young, motivated, quality candidates” and described Saipin’s credentials: a 2024 graduate from Twinsburg High School, an EMT certificate from the Auburn Career Center, completion of the Tri‑C fire academy, and current enrollment in Tri‑C’s paramedic program slated to finish at year‑end. Council members approved Saipin’s appointment by roll call; the meeting transcript records unanimous support. The council administered the oath of office and presented Saipin with his badge.
Chief Genova told the council Selman previously served with the department from 2018 to 2021 and is currently a full‑time firefighter with the city of Parma Heights; Selman was not present because of an ankle injury. Genova characterized Selman as “compassionate and conscientious.”
The oaths administered for the positions invoked the constitutions of the United States and the state of Ohio and “the rules, regulations, and charter of Orange Village.”
