Frank Fowler Loomis (April 2, 1854 – September 19, 1936) was a nineteenth-century American businessman, blacksmith, fireman, engineer and electrician. He was a key manager and director in improving and developing the fire and police departments for the city of Akron, Ohio. Loomis was known for innovating new state of the art electrical-mechanical devices. He developed new style police and fire alarm systems for Akron. He designed and developed the world's first motorized police patrol wagon ("paddy wagon"). This vehicle was an exhibit in the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition. His electrical innovations and inventions were duplicated and put into use by other major cities in the United States. He established the "Loomis Award" for fire service valor and heroism.