Akron Fire Fighters Local 330

Akron Fire Fighters Local 330 Proud IAFF union for 375+ firefighters and paramedics. We are also on X and Instagram akronfire330. This page is NOT monitored 24/7.

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This week, every on-duty Akron Fire Department company will participate in citywide Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Ma...
06/03/2026

This week, every on-duty Akron Fire Department company will participate in citywide Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Mayday training.

When a firefighter becomes lost, trapped, injured, or otherwise unable to escape an emergency scene, a Mayday is declared and a Rapid Intervention Team is deployed to locate and rescue that firefighter. These are some of the most challenging and high-risk situations firefighters can face.

Training for these events is critical. During today's exercises, crews worked together to locate, package, and remove a downed firefighter while operating under realistic emergency conditions. These skills require coordination, communication, and repetition to ensure that when the call comes, our firefighters are prepared to respond immediately.

The citizens of Akron expect us to be ready for any emergency. That readiness comes from training like this.

Train hard. Stay ready. Go home safe.

Today, members from Stations 2, 5, and 8, along with the Shift Commander and Battalion 2 on A Shift, participated in Rap...
06/01/2026

Today, members from Stations 2, 5, and 8, along with the Shift Commander and Battalion 2 on A Shift, participated in Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) and Mayday training at the Fire Training Academy’s search and rescue trailer.

These evolutions challenged firefighters to locate, package, and remove downed firefighters while operating in confined spaces and low-visibility conditions. Crews practiced firefighter survival skills, victim removal techniques, emergency communications, and coordinated rescue operations under stressful and realistic conditions.

When a firefighter becomes lost, trapped, injured, or runs low on air, every second matters. Training like this ensures our members are prepared to respond quickly and effectively when one of our own needs help. The IAFF’s Fire Ground Survival and Fire Fighter Rescue programs emphasize consistent Mayday prevention and rescue training because firefighters often rely on their crew and nearby companies to bring them home safely.

A strong fire department is built on preparation, repetition, and teamwork. Today’s training reinforced all three.

Train hard. Stay ready. Go home.

June is PTSD Awareness Month.Firefighters and paramedics experience traumatic events that most people will never fully u...
06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

Firefighters and paramedics experience traumatic events that most people will never fully understand. The cumulative stress of the job can have lasting effects on mental health, and it is important that every member knows there is support available.

We want to remind our members, retirees, and families:

You are not alone.
It is okay to ask for help.

The fire service has made tremendous progress in breaking the stigma surrounding behavioral health and PTSD. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) continue to provide critical resources, peer support initiatives, education, and access to treatment programs specifically designed for fire fighters and emergency responders.

Here in Akron, Local 330 is proud to have built a Peer Support Team with more than 60 trained Peer Support members who stand ready to listen, support, and help connect members with additional resources when needed.

Taking care of your mental health is not weakness — it is part of protecting yourself, your family, your crew, and your future.

If you are struggling, reach out. Talk to someone. Engage with a Peer Support member. Help is available.

🚒 8A Extrication Training – Staying Ready When Seconds Matter 🚒Today, the members of 8A spent time sharpening their vehi...
05/29/2026

🚒 8A Extrication Training – Staying Ready When Seconds Matter 🚒

Today, the members of 8A spent time sharpening their vehicle extrication skills through hands-on training involving multiple crash scenarios and rescue techniques. Training like this ensures our firefighters and paramedics remain prepared to safely and efficiently remove trapped victims when real emergencies occur in our community.

These evolutions require teamwork, communication, and mastery of specialized equipment. The dedication shown by the men and women of Station 8 reflects the professionalism and commitment they bring to every call for service.

A special thank you to Pull-A-Part for allowing us to utilize their facility and vehicles for this valuable training opportunity. Partnerships like these help provide realistic training environments that directly benefit the citizens we serve.

🎓 Congratulations to the Akron Class of 2026! 🎓Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the gra...
05/28/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Akron Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of the graduates across our community. Whether you're heading to college, the military, a trade, the workforce, or pursuing another path, this milestone represents years of commitment and perseverance.

The members of Akron Fire Fighters Local 330 are proud of each and every one of you. You are the future leaders, innovators, public servants, and neighbors who will help shape Akron for years to come.

As summer begins, we wish all graduates, students, families, and residents a safe, happy, and memorable season. Enjoy the opportunities ahead, make the most of every moment, and never stop pursuing your goals.

From all of us at Akron Fire Fighters Local 330: Have a safe and happy summer, and best wishes to the Class of 2026 as you begin your next chapter!

Today, the members of Station 8A spent time sharpening their skills with standpipe operations in a multi-story residenti...
05/26/2026

Today, the members of Station 8A spent time sharpening their skills with standpipe operations in a multi-story residential building. Crews stretched hose from the standpipe system, practiced deployment techniques through hallways and stairwells, and worked through the coordination required to efficiently place a hoseline where it’s needed during a high-rise or multi-story fire.

This evolution also provided an opportunity to incorporate new equipment into the training, allowing members to become familiar with its operation and application before it is needed on an emergency incident. Building proficiency with new tools in a controlled environment helps ensure crews can deploy them confidently and effectively when lives and property are on the line.

Continuous training and hands-on repetition are critical to maintaining readiness for the unique challenges presented by apartment buildings, senior living facilities, and other large residential occupancies throughout our community.

Today, the members of Akron Fire Fighters Association Local 330 pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of o...
05/25/2026

Today, the members of Akron Fire Fighters Association Local 330 pause to remember and honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance for those who never came home, and for the families who continue to carry their legacy forward. Their courage, dedication, and selfless service helped secure the freedoms we enjoy every day.

As firefighters and paramedics, we understand the commitment that comes with answering the call to serve others. Today, we stand alongside our community in honoring those who answered an even greater call and gave everything in defense of our country.

While enjoying time with family and friends this holiday weekend, we encourage everyone to take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day and reflect on the sacrifices made by our nation's heroes.

From all of us at Akron Fire Fighters Local 330, thank you to our fallen service members and to the families who continue to honor their memory.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

It's convention week for the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters. Members of Local 330's Executive Board are ...
05/19/2026

It's convention week for the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters. Members of Local 330's Executive Board are in attendance as the business of our union is debated and set for the next two years. Thank you to Toledo L92 for hosting more than 300 firefighters from around the state. Akron may be hosting this event in the near future!

This EMS Week, Akron Fire Fighters Local 330 proudly recognizes the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our f...
05/18/2026

This EMS Week, Akron Fire Fighters Local 330 proudly recognizes the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of our firefighter/paramedics and EMS personnel who answer the call every single day.

Whether responding to medical emergencies, critical incidents, fires, or helping a citizen on their worst day, our EMS professionals continue to provide exceptional care to the residents and visitors of Akron — often under difficult and demanding conditions.

As call volumes continue to rise and staffing challenges persist, our EMS providers are being asked to do more with less. Ambulances are routinely tied up on calls, units are forced out of service, and firefighter/paramedics continue working tirelessly to maintain the level of care this community deserves. Despite those challenges, our members continue to answer every call with professionalism and pride.

EMS is more than a job. It’s a commitment to service, teamwork, and protecting our community 24/7.

To all of our members working on the ambulances, engines, ladders, and rescue units — thank you for your sacrifice, skill, and unwavering dedication to public safety.

Happy EMS Week 2026 from Akron Fire Fighters Local 330.

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