Two of Troy’s four new firefighter/paramedics were introduced to city council at its July 5 meeting.

Chief Matt Simmons said the department hired four new firefighters to fill positions vacated with retirements.

Introduced at the July 5 meeting were David Schmolinksy and Andrew Bates

Schmolinksy is an Ohio certified Level II firefighter and paramedic and has been working part time for the West Carrolton and Washington Township fire departments.

Bates is an Ohio Certified Level II firefighter and paramedic and comes to Troy from Springfield Fire Department.

Mayor Mike Beamish welcomed the firefighters and presented them their helmet shields.

The other two new hires were on duty and will be introduced at a future council meeting, Simmons said.