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This morning A-Shift and C-Shift crews were on scene of a residential fire in the 1800 block of Manchester Rd. Fire was ...
09/30/2026

This morning A-Shift and C-Shift crews were on scene of a residential fire in the 1800 block of Manchester Rd. Fire was quickly extinguished and no reported injuries. Great work to all crews!

This past weekend our Akron Fire Department Athletes took on the Firefighter Challenge at Nationals in Erie, PA. They di...
09/28/2026

This past weekend our Akron Fire Department Athletes took on the Firefighter Challenge at Nationals in Erie, PA. They did not just show up they SHOWED OUT!

Fierce competition and unforgettable moments, they brought home some impressive hardware and made all of AKRON PROUD!

Team:

Justin Ward and James Paulus 2nd place FD open tandem

Hunter Brancifort and Chris Brinkley 2nd place Coed Tandem

James Paulus, Chris Brinkley and Hunter Brancifort 1st Place in the Fire Department Showdown.

Justin Ward, James Paulus, Chris Brinkley and Billie Johnson overall 5th Place in Males under 40

Joe Bryant and Doug Price 1st place Fire Department tandem ages 50 - 59

Individuals:

1:50.18 - Lt. Chris Brinkley State Record

1:51.06 - Lt. James Paulus - State Record for 2 races

2:30.8 - Hunter Brancifort - National Record 1st place in her age group 3rd place overall

2:44.59 - Captain Doug Price - Personal Best

2:47.08 - Joe Bryant -Personal Best

Every medal tells a story of early mornings, late nights, relentless training and unshakable teamwork!

Let’s give a huge round of applause to our CHAMPIONS for representing us with heart, hustle and pride. You have proven that when passion meets perseverance, ANYTHING is possible!

Drop your congratulations below and let’s celebrate these incredible achievements!

09/28/2026
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09/27/2026

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Tomorrow morning, Sunday, September 27, between 8 and 11 a.m., SR 8 north and southbound between Perkins St. and Tallmadge Ave. will be CLOSED for construction operations. The detour will be to use I-76 to I-77 to I-271. Additional ramps in the area will also be closed, check www.OHGO.com

09/26/2026

One ordinary day turned extraordinary when Brian Booth’s heart suddenly stopped after completing the Akron Marathon 2025. In an instant, life as he knew it was hanging by a thread. Thanks to quick action, skilled hands, and what can only be described as a miracle, he’s still here breathing, smiling, and holding his loved ones close.

Today, he’s not just surviving, he’s thriving. His journey is a powerful reminder that every heartbeat is a gift, and every day is a chance to live with gratitude and purpose.

On his 39th Birthday and anniversary of his cardiac arrest Brian rang the bell to start the Akron Marathon 2026, take a look at his story...

Work is underway on much-needed renovations at our Fire Department Maintenance Facility. Our mechanics and support staff...
09/23/2026

Work is underway on much-needed renovations at our Fire Department Maintenance Facility. Our mechanics and support staff work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our fleet of fire engines, ambulances, rescue vehicles and equipment safe, reliable, and ready to respond at a moment's notice.

These upgrades will give our team the modern workspace, advanced tools, and safety improvements they need to keep our apparatus running at peak performance. You all have done a fantastic job with the renovations!

When we maintain our trucks and equipment efficiently, we keep our community safe.

Thank you all the members of our Fire Maintenance for all that you do and thank you for your continued support as we build a stronger, safer department!

Late last night Summa Hospital Protective Services alerted 911 very quickly of a residential fire. C-Shifts crews respon...
09/23/2026

Late last night Summa Hospital Protective Services alerted 911 very quickly of a residential fire. C-Shifts crews responded and rescued 2 occupants and 2 dogs. All crews did an amazing job! Thank you, Summa Hospital for your quick response!

🔥 Akron Fire is Nationals Bound! 🔥We’re turning up the heat! After an incredible showing at the FCL Northeast Regional C...
09/22/2026

🔥 Akron Fire is Nationals Bound! 🔥

We’re turning up the heat! After an incredible showing at the FCL Northeast Regional Classic, your Akron Firefighters have earned their spot at the Firefighter Challenge League Nationals in Erie, PA. 💪🚒

These men and women have trained tirelessly for what’s known as “the toughest two minutes in sports”, and now they’ll be going head-to-head with the best in the nation.

Let’s show them some love, Akron! Drop your cheers, good luck wishes, and 🔥 emojis below to send our team off in style.

Today, C- shift crews were on scene of a large garage fire in the 100 block of Stone St. No reported injuries, crews did...
09/22/2026

Today, C- shift crews were on scene of a large garage fire in the 100 block of Stone St. No reported injuries, crews did a great job!

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