Orange Village confirms two part-time firefighter‑paramedics; officers sworn in at council meeting

The Orange Village Council voted to confirm two part-time firefighter/paramedics during its regular meeting. Assistant Chief Bill Mandic introduced the candidates and highlighted their training and prior experience before council members conducted roll-call votes.

Mandic described Shane Travisano’s background in Mayfield Heights, his firefighter and EMT certifications earned through high school and paramedic training at University Hospital Parma, and said the department expects Travisano to be “an asset to the organization.” Council moved to confirm Travisano, the oath of office was administered, and Travisano signed the required paperwork.

The council followed with confirmation of Josephine 'Josie' Adams, introduced by Mandic as a candidate from Kings Mills and a John Carroll University graduate with EMT and firefighting academy credentials; Mandic said Adams would be joining Orange Village as her first fire-department appointment and is in paramedic school at the Parma Medical Campus. Adams was sworn in, introduced family in the council chamber, and completed paperwork.

Roll calls were recorded for both confirmations with affirmative votes from the attending council members. The council welcomed both new hires and directed them to coordinate start-of-duty logistics with department leadership.

Actions recorded in the meeting show motions to confirm each candidate and subsequent roll-call affirmations; no dissent or abstentions were recorded in the transcript for these confirmations.