Akron Mayor Shammas Malik appoints Leon Henderson, a 34-year Akron Fire Department veteran, as the new fire chief, succeeding Joseph Natko.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik appoints Leon Henderson, a 34-year Akron Fire Department veteran and US Army veteran, as the new fire chief, succeeding Joseph Natko. Henderson, the city's second Black fire chief, will be sworn in, followed by a ceremonial celebration and a community town hall meeting. His responsibilities include fire prevention, firefighting, disaster planning, and code enforcement.

June 07, 2024
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