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Bellefontaine swears in new fire chief and two firefighters
Summary
Mayor Chris administered the oath for Brian Wilson as the new fire chief and swore in two firefighter paramedics (Matthew McMillan and Slade Wilcoxson). City leaders and family members attended; chief and new hires affirmed duties and public‑safety commitments.
Mayor Chris swore in Brian Wilson as the new chief of the Bellefontaine Fire Department during the council meeting, and Wilson pledged to uphold the constitutions of the United States and the state of Ohio and the ordinances of the city.
Two firefighters were sworn in immediately after the chief. The transcript records the names Matthew McMillan and Slade Wilcoxson taking the oath as firefighter paramedics and affirming their duties ‘‘in a manner deemed proper and professional.’’ Family members and colleagues were recognized as attendees.
Chief Wilson said the department has issued four job offers, with two hires already sworn in and two conditional offers pending completion of physicals and background checks. He also said the department is conducting a promotion process for assistant chiefs: written tests are complete and assessment centers and panel interviews are next steps.
The mayor invited attendees to refreshments at the fire department after the ceremony.
