Two Richmond Heights firefighters were promoted, and a police officer was hired recently. They were pinned at the council meeting on Tuesday.
Joel Craig was promoted to fire captain. He started with the Richmond Heights Fire Department in 2004 and has worked as a medical officer and lead private, and was promoted to captain in October 2016.
John Soltysiak was promoted to battalion chief. He started with the Richmond Heights Fire Department in 2003. He served several year as medical officer and was promoted to battalion chief in November 2016.
Jeremy Matlock took the oath as Richmond Heights’ newest police officer. Matlock served with the city of Berkley since 2009. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UMSL and attended Eastern Missouri Police Academy. Matlock is interim chief, Doug Schaeffler’s first hire.
From city of Richmond Heights on Twitter @RichmondHghtsMO
Deputy City Clerk Pat Villmer is administering the oath of office to new Police Officer Jeremy Matlock. Welcome to RH team! pic.twitter.com/sPZBb0h5Cj
— Richmond Heights, MO (@RichmondHghtsMO) February 22, 2017
Congratulations to newly promoted Battalion Chief John Soltysiak! pic.twitter.com/27y4J2c4ra
— Richmond Heights, MO (@RichmondHghtsMO) February 22, 2017
Congratulations to newly promoted Fire Captain Joel Craig! pic.twitter.com/SWkRec9wAN
— Richmond Heights, MO (@RichmondHghtsMO) February 22, 2017