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Akron's Central Fire Department

Posted in Government

Central Fire Department, Akron

by tconte on October 27, 2017

The Akron Fire Department dates back to 1839 when Akron Council authorized the creation of volunteer fire companies to replace the Fire Warden. The first of these new companies was the “North Akron Fire Company” in December of 1839.

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