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Richmond Heights highlights new firefighters, police hires and spring community programs
Summary
Fire Chief Mark Newman reported three new firefighter-paramedics started April 6; police staffing at 22 with a goal of 26; recreation and special-projects staff announced Arbor Day, a job fair and a 10-concert summer series.
Fire Chief Mark Newman told the council that three new full-time firefighter-paramedics — Joseph Davis, James Kehoe and Holden Sikowiak — began on April 6 and completed orientation before starting 24-hour shift assignments. The chief said the department recorded roughly 770 to 778 activity events over a recent two-week period as the department launches a more robust call-tracking system.
Police staffing was also discussed: staff reported two…
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