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Tallmadge swears in Jack Bennett as full-time firefighter paramedic, to start Feb. 16
Summary
At the Feb. 13 meeting Mayor Mary Kilway and department leaders ceremonially sworn in Jack Bennett as a full-time firefighter paramedic. Bennett is scheduled to begin the position Sunday, Feb. 16; presenters said the hire is part of an ongoing multi-year staffing plan.
Jack Bennett was sworn in as a full-time firefighter paramedic for the City of Tallmadge during the council meeting on Feb. 13.
Ceremony and start date
Mayor Mary Kilway administered the oath. The oath recited by Bennett and the mayor includes upholding the U.S. and Ohio constitutions and city ordinances. Mayor Kilway announced Bennett’s official start date as Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
Department context
Presenters at the meeting said Bennett joined the department in November and has been performing well during training shifts. City presenters said he is among the city’s 25 active full-time firefighters — the largest active headcount the department has had — and that two more hires are expected this year as part of staffing changes begun about six years ago.
Remarks
A representative of the fire department noted Chief Underwood sends regrets for being unable to attend and conveyed his gratitude to council for continued support of the fire department. The administration and council signed the swearing-in paperwork and took photographs.
Ending
Bennett’s hire was presented as a routine personnel action and celebrated with a ceremonial oath during the Feb. 13 council meeting.
