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Elyria Today
By the People, for the People
Elyria Fire Department Promotes New Leadership
One captain and four lieutenants receive promotions
Mar. 10, 2026 at 1:41am
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The Elyria Fire Department has announced the promotion of Nick Bezbatchenko to captain, along with the promotion of Gino Olivieri, Chad Arcaba, Adam Nastick, and Chris Chapman to the rank of lieutenant.
Why it matters
These promotions within the Elyria Fire Department's leadership team will help ensure continued effective emergency response and fire safety services for the local community.
The details
The promotions were made official on Monday, with Nick Bezbatchenko being elevated to the rank of captain, and Gino Olivieri, Chad Arcaba, Adam Nastick, and Chris Chapman all receiving lieutenant promotions.
- The promotions were announced on Monday, March 10, 2026.
The players
Nick Bezbatchenko
A firefighter who has been promoted to the rank of captain within the Elyria Fire Department.
Gino Olivieri
A firefighter who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant within the Elyria Fire Department.
Chad Arcaba
A firefighter who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant within the Elyria Fire Department.
Adam Nastick
A firefighter who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant within the Elyria Fire Department.
Chris Chapman
A firefighter who has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant within the Elyria Fire Department.
The takeaway
These promotions within the Elyria Fire Department's leadership team will help ensure the continued delivery of effective emergency response and fire safety services to the local community.
