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Firefighters climb stairs, drag dummies as endurance is put to the test in Akron
Lieutenant James Paulus is one of dozens of active and retired firefighters to participate in the opening day of the 2026 Northeast Regional Firefighter Championship Classic, held Thursday in downtown Akron.
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