Six new firefighters are joining the Sharonville Fire Department on Tuesday, July 21, sworn in by Mayor Kevin Hardman at the city's regular council meeting.

Brian Burnett, Jordan Flynn, Elizabeth Highland, Coleton Stath, Andrew Weber, and Cameron Willis are taking the oath at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at 10900 Reading Road, according to the meeting agenda published by the city.

The hires come as the department's workload continues to climb. Total dispatch calls rose from 5,951 in 2023 to 6,934 in 2025, a roughly 16.5% increase, according to the department's annual report presented by Fire Chief Dan Sunderman at the February 24 council meeting. The ISO Class 2 department operates three stations, each staffed by at least four firefighters responding to both fire and EMS calls.

Sharonville has held a string of public safety hiring ceremonies at council meetings this year. In February, Mayor Hardman swore in Marcus Roose as a fire lieutenant. In May, he administered the oath to new police officer Trevor Hayes, whose family and fellow officers attended the ceremony.

New community development director

Mayor Hardman is also introducing Andy Meyer as Sharonville's new Community Development Director at the July 21 meeting. Meyer leads the department responsible for building and planning, construction approvals, strategic planning initiatives, and property maintenance and zoning code enforcement, according to the city's website. Residents with questions can reach the Community Development Department at 513-563-0033.

Traffic safety grant

Council is taking up Ordinance 2026-34 on a first and only reading, effective immediately. The measure accepts an Ohio Traffic Safety Grant, advances funds, and amends appropriations for the city's 216 Police Grant Fund. The grant's dollar amount was not specified in the meeting agenda.

Police Chief Jim Nesbit and Safety Service Director Jim Lukas are both listed on the agenda for the meeting, which Council President Paul Culter calls to order.

Residents who wish to speak at the meeting are limited to five minutes per person unless extended by Culter. The next regular Sharonville City Council meeting has not yet been announced.