Akron Fire Department
Akron, OH · Summit County
Akron Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Akron, OH (Summit County), with 13 stations and 420 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 420
- Total personnel
- 13
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Akron, OH
- County
- Summit County
- FDID
- 77001
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-07196 | $320,636.36 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FF-00837 | $7,544,233 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-10592 | $220,909.09 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-04119 | $667,151.32 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-04504 | $240,866.61 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00736 | $4,469,275 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-04343 | $532,115 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FO05458 | $1,186,250 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FR00400 | $1,328,169 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FH00729 | $2,398,723 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Ohio average
How Akron Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 100% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 13
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Akron Fire Department
Akron Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Akron, within Summit County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 420 total personnel, 13 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Ohio has 1,501 registered fire departments and 44,930 total personnel, averaging roughly 30 staff per department. Akron Fire Department runs 1300% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 68,900 fires, 138 fire deaths, and 62% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Akron Fire Department has received 14 FEMA grants totaling $26,547,487.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Akron Fire Department have? ▼
Akron Fire Department has 420 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 1300% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Akron Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Akron Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Akron Fire Department operate? ▼
Akron Fire Department operates 13 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Akron Fire Department? ▼
Akron Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Summit County, OH. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Akron Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Akron Fire Department has received 14 FEMA grants totaling $26,547,487.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in Ohio? ▼
Ohio has 1,501 fire departments with 44,930 total personnel. 62% are volunteer departments.
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