Coventry Firefighters Local 2286

05/27/2026

Coventry Firefighters are completing their timed annual physical agility test, which simulates the physical fitness tasks required on the fireground. Firemedic Harrell is shown in the video. This test originally started in 1999 when we did the course with Akron Fire and was moved to our station after the training tower at Akron was condemned several years later. This has been an annual requirement of the job since 1999. Best part of Firemedic Harrell's good time was that he wanted to do it again to try for a lower time.

05/15/2026

Coventry Tanker 1 Firefighters assisted in fire extinguishment and water supply.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Leslie, Fire Chief
May 14, 2026 [email protected]

Barn Fire:

NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio – May 14, 2026 - The New Franklin Fire Department was dispatched at 12:16 PM for a report of a barn fire in the 7200 block of Benner Road, New Franklin, Ohio.

New Franklin Fire Department arrived and found a large barn with smoke and flames coming from the structure. Firefighters quickly extended hose lines to protect additional structures that were threatened by the rapidly growing fire, due to heavy wind gusts. While firefighters were successful in keeping the fire from spreading, the barn and its continents are a total loss.

Fire crews and water tankers from Barberton, Clinton, Coventry Twp, Green, Norton, Springfield Twp, Chippewa Twp and Lawrence Twp Township/Canal Fulton assisted New Franklin firefighters on the scene.

Benner Road does not have fire hydrants, so all water to fight the fire had to be brought to the scene by tankers.

It is believed that the fire started from a lawn mower that had been used and parked in the barn just prior to the homeowner finding the fire. The New Franklin Fire Department recommends that anybody mowing grass, place the mower outside of any structure until the mower has cooled down to avoid any potential for fire from the hot motor.

05/14/2026

Coventry Tanker 1 responded to a fully involved barn fire in New Franklin at 12:16pm today. Tanker 1 firefighters were on scene with New Franklin most of the afternoon. On-duty and off-duty callback firefighter/paramedics responded to 2 ems alarms during the afternoon, when later the station was alerted to plane crash in a house possibly in Coventry off of Swartz Road at 3:45pm. The actual location was in the City of Akron in the Coventry Crossings neighborhood. Coventry Engine 1 assisted Akron Fire in extinguishing house fire after the plane crashed into the house. At 4:44pm, Coventry Engine 1 responded with Akron Fire from the Coventry Crossing Fire Scene for a fire at Top Golf on Swartz Road and assisted Akron Fire in extinguishment.

05/13/2026

Another hose testing year in the books. 3000+ feet of large diameter hose pressure testing done by 11:00. Strong Work 💪🏼

05/07/2026

The South Summit Dive Team participated in a joint training operation with other Summit County Water Rescue Teams today, focusing on salvage operations such as retrieving a vehicle submerged in the lake. Shown in the picture are the two lift bags which brought the car from the bottom to the lake surface.

05/04/2026

Coventry Firefighters, Our EMS Director - Dr. Campana, and Cleveland Clinic EMS had a great time getting together at a Topgolf today. It was a fun opportunity to connect and unwind.

Thank you to Cleveland Clinic EMS for hosting such a great event!

04/15/2026

Exciting news to see our new Truck coming together. This new rescue will replace a 29 year old truck.

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

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The General Fund is vital to the operations of Coventry Township. The passage of this levy will add no extra expense to residents, and they will continue to pay the current cost associated with their property!

We have a very important issue on the May 5th ballot - the General Fund is vital to the health of all Township services.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a RENEWAL LEVY - NOT A NEW TAX... you will NOT see an increase from Issue 14.

02/13/2026

Please take a moment to look at this flier presented by the Ohio Township Association. As more information is shared by them, we will be sure to share them with you.

This proposed legislation would have a profound impact on Coventry Township and the way of life we have become accustomed to in our wonderful community!