Akron Fire Department
| Operational area | |
|---|---|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| City | Akron |
| Agency overview[1] | |
| Established | December 11, 1839 |
| Annual calls | 50,000 (2019) |
| Employees | 354 (2019) |
| Annual budget | $55,000,000 (2019) |
| Staffing | Career |
| Fire chief | Clarence Tucker |
| IAFF | 330 |
| Facilities and equipment[2] | |
| Battalions | 3 |
| Stations | 13 |
| Engines | 11 |
| Trucks | 4 |
| Quints | 2 |
| Rescues | 1 |
| Ambulances | 13 |
| HAZMAT | 1 |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
The Akron Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the city of Akron, Ohio.[3] The department is responsible for approximately 62 square miles (160 km2) with a population of just under 200,000 as of the 2020 United States Census Bureau estimate[update].[4]
History
The Akron Fire Department was formed on December 11, 1839 as a volunteer fire department known as the North Akron Fire Company.[5] Niagara Fire Company, No.2 was added in 1845 and Tornado Fire Company, No.3 was added in 1847. By 1866 the volunteer fire companies were consolidated to form the Akron Fire Department. On March 2, 1903, the department became fully paid and in 1914 the Akron Fire Department became one of the first fully motorized fire departments in the country. Today, the department operates out of 13 fire stations.
Stations and apparatus
As of January 2022[update], below is a complete list of the stations and apparatus. <ref name=2020 Annual Report|url=https://www.akronohio.gov/cms/resource_library/files/dedadc567063b84a/afd_2020_final_copy_1.pdf%7Cwebsite=Akron OH Fire|accessdate=30 January 2022}}</ref>
| Engine Company | Ladder Company | Special Unit | Spare/ Reserve Unit | Chief Unit | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine 2 | Medic 2 | Battalion 2 | Middlebury/University Park | ||
| Engine 3 | Medic 3 Tactical EMS | Battalion 9 | West Hill | ||
| Engine 4 | Ladder 4 | Medic 4, Rescue 4, HazMat 3826 | Battalion 4 Chief 4 | Downtown | |
| Tower 5 | Medic 5, Foam Truck | Ellet | |||
| Engine 6 | Medic 6, Air Truck | Sherbondy Hill/West Akron | |||
| Engine 7 | Ladder 7 | Medic 7 | North Hill | ||
| Engine 8 | Ladder 8 | Medic 8, HazMat 3846 | East Akron | ||
| Engine 9 | Ladder 9 | Medic 9 | Highland Square | ||
| Tower 10 | Medic 10, Dive Truck, 14' Lund Boat, 14' Zodiak MKZ Boat | Kenmore | |||
| Engine 11 | Medic 11, Swift Water Truck | Merriman Valley | |||
| Engine 12 | Medic 12 | Wallhaven | |||
| Engine 13 | Medic 13 | Firestone Park | |||
| Engine 14 | Medic 14 | Goodyear Heights |
References
- ↑ "Annual Report" (PDF). Akron OH Fire. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ↑ "Annual Report" (PDF). Akron OH Fire. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ↑ "About Us". Akron OH Fire. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ↑ "Census Quickfacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-01-30.
- ↑ "About Us". Akron OH Fire. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
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