Mayor Don Walters is pleased to announce that the City of Cuyahoga Falls will host the third annual Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck Pull on Saturday, August 19 at 11 a.m. on Front Street. The 2023 Fire Truck Pull will benefit the Cuyahoga Falls Firefighter Memorial Foundation.
Teams of up to 10 people will be challenged to pull a Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck 40 feet in the fastest time. Registration is $250 per team or $25 per person for free agents who would like to be placed on a team. All participants must sign a waiver of liability. Team check-in will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., followed by the pulling contest at 11 a.m. Registration is currently available by visiting cityofcf.com/truckpullregistration. Event and team sponsorships are available.
Donations to the Cuyahoga Falls Firefighter Memorial Foundation may be made online at fallsfirememorial.org/fire-truck-pull/ or by check payable to Cuyahoga Falls Firefighter Memorial Foundation (memo line – fire truck pull) C/O City of Cuyahoga Falls, 2310 Second Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
“Last year, teams from across the county came to test their strength and agility as they pulled a Cuyahoga Falls firetruck,” stated Mayor Don Walters. “As this friendly competition grows, we are excited to welcome all participants and visitors back again to have fun all while raising money for a good cause.”
Front Street between Broad Boulevard and Portage Trail will be closed to traffic on Saturday, August 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All funds raised at the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck Pull will benefit the Cuyahoga Falls Firefighters Memorial Foundation and the construction of a permanent memorial that incorporates the historic Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department bell. The Cuyahoga Falls Firefighters Memorial Foundation is dedicated to preserving the legacy of those who served the City of Cuyahoga Falls as Firefighters, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. For more information about and updates on the Cuyahoga Falls Firefighter Memorial Foundation, please follow them on Facebook or visit their website at fallsfirememorial.org/.
For more information about the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Fire Truck Pull, please contact the Neighborhood Excellence, Communications, and Community Outreach Department at 330-971-8208 or by email at necco@cityofcf.com.