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Two new Richmond Heights firefighter-paramedics take oath and receive welcome
Summary
Two full-time certified firefighter-paramedics, Joseph Davis and Holden Stokovic, were introduced and sworn in at the council meeting; the mayor administered the oath and staff invited family members to participate in a pinning ceremony.
The Richmond Heights City Council formally welcomed two new members of the Division of Fire, Joseph Davis and Holden Stokovic, who began full-time service on April 6 as certified firefighter-paramedics. A city official said the new hires bring "strong training" and the character expected of those who serve the community.
Mayor Thomas administered the oath of office at the meeting. In reciting the oath, the new firefighters affirmed obligations to "support the constitution of United States, State of Ohio, the charter of the city of Richmond Heights, and all laws of said city." Council and staff invited family members to participate in a pinning and badge ceremony that marks the start of the firefighters' service.
The ceremony included remarks thanking families for their support and noting that crews will expect the new hires to protect life, property and the well-being of city residents. City staff asked family members who wished to participate in the badge-pinning to come forward and noted the tradition's role in formally welcoming personnel into the division of fire.
