Fire Department - Staff
| Wayne A. Johnson - Fire Chief | |
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Chief Johnson came to the Streetsboro Fire Department on April 3, 2001. His certifications include Fire Inspector and EMT. Chief Johnson is President of the Portage County Fire Chief's Association, Past Chair of North East Central Ohio Region 5, member of Northeast Ohio Fire Chief's, Ohio Fire Chief's and International Assoc. of Fire Chief's.
Chief Johnson holds a Bachelor's in education degree, a Master's in Public Administration and is certified in NIMS 100, 120, 139, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800. He is Married to Sharon M. Johnson. They have one son, Jeffrey E. Johnson. |
| Stephen Manijak - Lieutenant | |
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Steve has been with the Streetsboro Fire Department since October 10, 1985. He is a Level II Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate. |
| Michael DiChiro - Lieutenant | |
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Mike began his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on October 23, 1989. He is a Level II Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate. |
| Bradford J. Ryczek - Lieutenant | |
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Brad has been with the Streetsboro Fire Department since October 9, 1985. He is a level II Firefighter and Paramedic. Brad works full time with the Ravenna City Fire Department. |
| Mark E. Chapple - Lieutenant | |
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Mark has been with the Streetsboro Fire Department since July 27, 1992. He is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. Mark also works full time with the Ravenna City Fire Department. |
| Richard F. Gray - Lieutenant | |
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Rick started his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on July 27, 1992. He is a Level II Firefighter and Paramedic. |
| Diana M. Woolf - Lieutenant | |
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Diana started full time with Streetsboro Fire on Sept. 12, 2003. Her certifications include: Firefighter/Paramedic, Dive Rescue, Swiftwater Rescue, HazMat Tech, Fire investigator, Fire inspector, Fire Instructor, NIMS Instructor, K-9 Medic, Ohio fire Executive Class VIII, Member of Ohio Fire Chief's Assoc., Scott FF Combat Challenge State Champ 2004-2007 and Portage Co. LEPC member. Diana attends Cuyahoga Community College and the university of Akron.
Diana is married to Brady Lake Police Chief James Woolf and has one child |
| Donald J. Bobek - Lieutenant | |
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Don started with the Streetsboro Fire Department on October 9, 1985 as a part-time employee. He started full time on May 31, 2003. Don is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| Kevin S. Grimm - EMT/Firefighter/Inspector | |
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Kevin began his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department in November, 1988. He was hired as the first full time Firefighter in 1996. Kevin is an EMT-I, Firefighter Level II, Fire Investigator & C.F.E.I.. He conducts public education training and serves as the department's Public Information Officer. Kevin is also is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management, NIMS an Juvenile Firesetter Education. Kevin served as Interim Fire Chief from 1999-2001.
Kevin is Married to Linda J. Grimm. They have three children, Julia, Sidney & Nicholas. |
| Richard Owens - EMT/Firefighter/Inspector | |
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Rick began his career with the Streetsboro Department on December 5, 1994 as a part-time employee. He started full time service on May 31, 2003. Rick is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| David Tiller - EMT-Firefighter | |
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Dave began his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 22, 1982. Dave is a Level II Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic. |
| Edward R. McCormack - FireMedic | |
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Ed began his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 17, 1982. His full time service started on May 31, 2003. Ed is a Level II Firefighter and Paramedic. |
| John D. Broska - EMT-Firefighter | |
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John began his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 22, 1991. He is a Level II Firefighter and an Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate |
| James R. Prasek - FireMedic | |
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Jim started his career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on July 27, 1992 and became a full time employee on May 31, 2003. Jim is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| Christopher J. Fredmonsky - FireMedic | |
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Chris began his career at the Streetsboro Fire Department on May 16, 1993. He became a full time employee on May 31, 2003. Chris is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| William J. Young - FireMedic | |
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Billy started with the Streetsboro Fire Department on May 16, 1993 and became a full time employee on May 31, 2003. He is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| Kevin J. McCarthy - FireMedic | |
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Kevin started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department in October 1994. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. Kevin is also a full time member of the Canton Fire Department. |
| Ty Marlin - FireMedic | |
| Ty started working at the Streetsboro Fire Department on October 3, 1994. Ty is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. Ty works full time as a Firefighter / Paramedic with the City of Twinsburg Fire Department. | |
| Jeff Stralka - EMT-Firefighter | |
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Jeff started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department in April 1996. He is an EMT-B and Level II Firefighter. |
| Brian M. Novotny - FireMedic | |
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Brian started part-time with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 18, 1997. He was promoted to full time in May 2003.
A Level II Firefighter and Paramedic, Brian is also an EMS Instructor and a flight medic with University Hospitals MedEvac.
Brian is married with two daughters. |
| Gary Harrison - FireMedic | |
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Gary started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department in June 2001. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. Gary is also a full time member of the Jackson Twp. Fire Department. |
| Bryan Pengal - FireMedic | |
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Bryan started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department in June 2001. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. Bryan is also a full time member of the Kent Fire Department. |
| Steve Keyser - FireMedic | |
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Steve started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department in June 2002. He was hired full time in September 2005. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. |
| Thomas Phillips - FireMedic | |
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Tom started with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 28, 2002. He is a Paramedic and a Level II firefighter.
Tom is married and also has two dogs. |
| Jeffrey Miller - FireMedic | |
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Jeff was hired full time in September 2003. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. |
| Luke Zarges - FireMedic | |
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Luke was hired full time in September 2003. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. |
| Thomas Plunkett - FireMedic | |
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Tom was hired full time in September 2003. He is a certified Paramedic and Level II Firefighter. |
| Timothy R. Hinkle - FireMedic | |
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Tim started full time with the Streetsboro Fire Department on Sept. 12, 2003. His certifications include: Firefighter Level II, Paramedic, Haz-Mat Technician, Fire Inspector & EMS Instructor. Tim is an active memebr of the Portage County Haz-Mat team.
Tim is married to April. They have one daughter, Allison. |
| Donald Smerk - FireMedic | |
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Don started his fire service career with the Streetsboro Fire Department on May 11, 2006. He is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. Don is also a full time Firefighter / Paramedic with the City of Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department. |
| James Bucks - FireMedic | |
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Jim started with full time with the Streetsboro Fire Department on April 9, 2007. Jim is a certified Paramedic and Firefighter and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in his younger years.
Jim is married and has two children. |
| Donald Lincoln - FireMedic | |
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Don Lincoln has worked at the Streetsboro Fire Department since June 30, 2007. He is a Level II Firefighter and a Paramedic. |
| Eric Moss - FireMedic | |
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Eric started part-time with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 30, 2007. He is a certified Firefighter and Paramedic and is a Rescue Diver with the Portage County Water Rescue Team. Eric was promoted to full time status in September 2008. |
| Caleb Schjeldahl - FireMedic | |
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Caleb started part-time service with the Streetsboro Fire Department on June 30, 2007. He is a certified Paramedic, Level II Firefighter and a Hazardous Material Technician with the Portage County Hazardous Materials Team. Caleb was promoted to full time status in September 2008. |
| Mary Ellen Layden - Administrative Assistant | |
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Mary Ellen, "Mel", worked part-time with the Streetsboro Fire Department from February 1998 to April 2001. She then transferred to the city's Building Department until March 2007, when she returned as the full time Administrative Assistant. |