Sharonville swears in new firefighter-paramedics and honors department service

Mayor Kevin Hartman introduced and formally swore in several new members of the Sharonville Fire Department during the council meeting. The mayor highlighted the hires’ experience and encouraged the newly sworn personnel and their families to celebrate.

Tony Roth was introduced as the department’s new emergency vehicle technician; Hartman said Roth brings over 28 years of mechanic experience and dual master certifications in emergency vehicle service. Christopher Baze was sworn in as a firefighter/paramedic; Hartman noted Baze began in the fire service in 2005 and has worked in Springfield Township, Beavercreek, Vandalia and Tipp City and has served part time while teaching emergency-services courses. "Welcome aboard, Tony," Hartman said during introductions, and later told the new hires, "So thank you all for your service to Sharonville." (Mayor Kevin Hartman)

Brayden Weil was presented as a new firefighter with prior part-time experience in Blue Ash and Deer Township fire departments and as a December 2023 graduate of Scarlet Oaks Fire Academy. Another new hire, Joseph (last name not stated in the transcript), took the oath after prior ambulance-transfer work and a full-time post at Flitlock Fire Department. Lieutenant Adam Miller was introduced in his role, with the mayor noting his paramedic certification and completed fire apparatus/operator training.

The council paused for photographs and brief remarks; Hartman described the department as "one of the best, if not the best, fire department in the region" and encouraged family members to celebrate the new hires' arrivals. The council thanked the department and staff for their service and for attending the meeting.