Jaron M. Kelly of Sidney, center, was administered the oath of office by Mayor Ben Stahler, left, Tuesday, Oct. 3, as the newest Bellefontaine Fire Department firefighter while Fire Chief Andy Fissel looks on. He has his firefighter I and II certification and is a certified EMT. He was working part-time as a Wapakoneta firefighter. He will begin his new role later this week. (CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE PHOTO)
Kennedy promoted to assistant fire chief
Benjamin Kennedy, center, has been a Bellefontaine Fire Department firefighter for 23 years and Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, he was promoted to the rank of assistant fire chief. Mayor Ben Stahler, left, swears in Assistant Fire Chief Kennedy for service while Fire Chief Andy Fissel looks on. “With the announcement of one of our assistant fire chiefs retiring in early 2024, we thankfully could turn to Ben to take on this role. He’s a well-respected member of our first responder team as well as our community,” Mayor Stahler said. (CITY OF BELLEFONTAINE PHOTO)
