AKRON, Ohio – One of the firefighters at the center of controversy for allegedly making pornographic content at an Akron fire station has retired. According to Akron Fire Union President Steve Barker, Provisional Lt. Deanne Eller retired from her position on Friday. The other firefighter allegedly involved with the videos — Lt. Art Dean — […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland firefighters battled intense flames at an apartment building that forced dozens of residents from their homes early Monday morning. Crews first responded to the apartment building in the 7000 block of Garden Valley Avenue around 3:35 a.m. for a grease fire in a kitchen. Firefighters were able to quickly control the […]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The wife of a murdered Cleveland firefighter has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in his death. Uloma Curry-Walker, 45, was found guilty of aggravated murder and conspiracy back in July. She was sentenced Tuesday. Her husband, Cleveland Lt. William Walker, 45, was killed in November 2013. […]

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson swore in 35 fire cadets Friday. Officials say the new firefighters will help increase critical services to Cleveland neighborhoods and improve response times. The cadet class has completed 18 weeks of rigorous training to reach graduation. The cadets’ comprehensive training program included: Fire behavior Hands-on training with tools […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Cleveland is home to more than one champion. Before the Cavs won the title, Stipe Miocic got the “title town” ball rolling. Now, he is getting ready to defend his belt in front of his home town fans in a Sept. 10 fight at The Q. Miocic, a reigning UFC Heavyweight champ, is deceptively […]

A volunteer firefighter from Hartland, Minnesota was suspended for flying a Confederate flag from his fire truck during a parade, the Huffington Post reports. Brian Nielsen placed the controversial flag on the back of his parade truck in honor of the town’s “Third of July” festivities. The 43-year-old says he isn’t racist and would be willing to step down from his volunteer […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The last day applications will be accepted for the classification of “Firefighter – City of Cleveland” is June 12. Applications are currently being accepted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Cleveland Public Auditorium. The written portion of the Civil Service examination will be held on June 28 at 9 a.m. […]

  CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Trial continued Monday for Cleveland Firefighter Calvin Robinson. A new date has not yet been scheduled. Robinson, 52, is charged in connection with the illegal shift changing scandal. An audit revealed from 2006 through 2010 that at a minimum, Robinson and 12 other firefighters each failed to work 2,000 hours (approximately […]

CLEVELAND – Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson swore in the new fire chief Friday afternoon. Daryl W. McGinnis is a 27-year veteran of the Cleveland Division of Fire and was one of five applicants for the position. “Chief McGinnis has a history of strong leadership and a clear vision of the future. Throughout his career he […]

EUCLID, OH (WOIO) – Euclid Firefighters battled an overnight fire that happened around 5:20 a.m. on E. 216th near Miller Avenue. The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene and was threatening neighboring houses.  They were evacuated from their homes as a precaution. Residents told dispatchers they heard explosions, but Chief Haddock says […]

LYNDHURST, OH (WOIO) - A massive fire in a Lyndhurst apartment complex Thursday afternoon. The blaze started around 1pm at the Acacia Park Apartment complex located off Cedar Road and I-271, just east of Beachwood Mall. Dominion Officials tell 19 Action News, a water-proofing contractor was working at the complex and struck a gas line. That then sparked the blaze.

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - Wednesday, Cleveland's Public Safety Committee tried to wrap their heads around sick leave abuse at the Cleveland Fire Department. Council members got a memo that points out seven key issues that the latest audit of the fire department discovered. 19 Action News was first to break the story of internal abuse months ago.