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Thank you for visiting the Akron Fire Company’s web
site.
As the Fire Chief, it is my honor and privilege to
work side-by-side with the men and women of the Akron Fire Company.
Through their time and talents, their dedication to duty, dignity in
their work and their commitment, they provide the utmost quality of
service to our community.
The Akron Fire Company is a unique organization that strives to
anticipate the needs of the citizens, and has a long tradition of
providing high quality fire and emergency medical services to this
community. We take pride in the delivery of emergency medical
services, fire protection, fire control and fire prevention services
with a genuine commitment to those we serve. These services are
provided by highly trained and motivated staff of volunteer fire
professionals.
Being an institution founded on the principles of
service, compassion and humanitarianism, it should come as no
surprise that the people who are part of the Akron Fire Company are,
themselves, a unique group. The membership includes local
businessmen, consultants, laborers, corporate managers, clergy,
health-care providers, civil servants, teachers, utility providers,
engineers, retirees from many fields. The many talented and gifted
individuals are attracted to the Fire Company because of its
high-caliber reputation and the strong emphasis on training and
excellence. Our personnel continue to develop different programs
that add to the safety and well being of the citizens. The
firefighters of this Fire Company are truly devoted to the welfare
of our community. As a department, we have worked hard to foster and
maintain a strong sense of community and mutual respect not only
within its ranks, but statewide. Due to the dedication of the
officers and firefighters of past and present, that we effectively
overcome challenges and enjoy the respect and confidence of those in
our community and the fire service experts of our surrounding
agencies.
If you have more interest in the Akron Fire Company, and feel you
might make a great addition to our team, please feel free to contact
us through the avenues listed with in this website, see any Akron
firefighter, or stop down to the fire hall any Monday night.
Sincerely,
W. Keith Hawes
Chief |