BATAVIA, Ohio — A Central Joint Fire & EMS District firefighter has added paramedic certification and an engine operator role to his credentials in the four years since he entered the fire service, the district said in a Facebook post highlighting his career.
Bailey Clinebell began his fire service career in 2022 and joined Central Joint Fire & EMS District in 2023, according to the district. He has since graduated from paramedic school and become a certified engine operator, in addition to holding certifications as a fire inspector and hazmat technician, the district said.
Clinebell and his family also recently welcomed a baby girl, the district said, calling fatherhood his “biggest new role” outside the firehouse. The district described him as a valuable and versatile member of the department because of his continued education and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
Central Joint Fire & EMS District was formed on Jan. 1, 2002, after voters in Batavia Township and the Village of Batavia approved a November 2001 referendum to merge the township’s fire and rescue department with the BMOP Volunteer Fire Company, which had covered the southern part of the township. The district now responds to more than 4,600 calls for service a year, making it one of the busiest fire departments in Clermont County, according to the district.
The district operates two stations: its headquarters at 2401 Old State Route 32 in Batavia and a second station at 1776 State Route 125 in Amelia. It is overseen by a five-member board of directors made up of two Batavia Township trustees, two Village of Batavia council members and a community member-at-large.
Clinebell’s profile was the latest in the district’s recurring “Meet Your Firefighters” series, which introduces members of the department to the community.
The information contained in this story was obtained from Central Joint Fire & EMS District.