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Randy is officially retired as of today! He is going on a tour to local business around the great Akron area before hitt...
06/01/2026

Randy is officially retired as of today! He is going on a tour to local business around the great Akron area before hitting the beach. The "Where's Randy" Scavenger Hunt starts TODAY and will continue to the start of the Firefighter Challenge Northeast Regional Classic here is Akron July 23-25, 2026. Watch our social media for clues as to where Randy will be located. Find Randy and take a picture with him, then submit the picture for a chance to win weekly prizes!

WHERE'S RANDY... here is clue #1

Companies are on scene of a commercial fire in the 500 block of Thornton St. Avoid the area until crews clear.
05/30/2026

Companies are on scene of a commercial fire in the 500 block of Thornton St. Avoid the area until crews clear.

05/29/2026
Metis Construction Services is a female-owned commercial general contractor. “Collaborating to better our communities” -...
05/28/2026

Metis Construction Services is a female-owned commercial general contractor.

“Collaborating to better our communities” - Metis Construction Services

Check out their site!

https://metisconstruction.com

Akron lodging, promotions, events, experiences and more. Stay In Akron has all of your Akron, Ohio info!“We encourage yo...
05/27/2026

Akron lodging, promotions, events, experiences and more. Stay In Akron has all of your Akron, Ohio info!

“We encourage you to venture out into Akron and Summit County to discover our area's
sights, sounds & special experiences.”- Stay In Akron.

Check out their site!

https://stayinakron.com

Today Davey Tree donated 2 peach trees to station  # 4 along with Keep Akron Beautiful! Thank you Davey Tree and Keep Ak...
05/26/2026

Today Davey Tree donated 2 peach trees to station # 4 along with Keep Akron Beautiful!

Thank you Davey Tree and Keep Akron Beautiful!

Congratulations to Lt. Marc Adam, FF Erica Sewell, FF Alex Bakita and FF Greyson Henderson and Marcellus Johnson on bein...
05/22/2026

Congratulations to Lt. Marc Adam, FF Erica Sewell, FF Alex Bakita and FF Greyson Henderson and Marcellus Johnson on being the recipients of this years Ohio EMS Star of Life award. This is a prestigious recognition presented by the Ohio Department of Public Safety to providers who go above and beyond in patient care during complex situations. These AFD members were recognized out of an extremely large pool of applicants for a complex breech birth with an associated successful neonatal resuscitation. We know that our members provide exemplary patient care under complex and stressful situations on a daily basis. The award was presented at The Ohio State University Fawcett Conference Center. Great job Akron Fire EMS!

Today the City of Akron hosted the Veterans Employee Resource Group's Memorial Day recognition with participants from Ri...
05/21/2026

Today the City of Akron hosted the Veterans Employee Resource Group's Memorial Day recognition with participants from Rifle Volleys 555th, and Lee Giddons Alpha 11.

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Akron, OH
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