Akron siblings become first responders to serve their community

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Family goals.

"Not only were we teammates with these kids, we were almost growing up with them like siblings— like brothers and sisters— because our parents were so heavily involved with them," Tia Riley said.

"Even as a youngster, I wanted to be a role model for my siblings, so I wanted to be able to take strides and do things first and show them that it was possible," he said."I've always wanted to be like my older brother. He has been great. He was the first child so he's always been a positive role model to look up to," he said.

Not to be outdone by her brothers, Tia Riley made the decision about five years ago to become an Akron firefighter.

 

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