Today, Mayor Sharon Tucker welcomed the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s newest recruit class to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.
City of Fort Wayne news release:
Mayor Tucker and FWFD Welcome 97th Recruit Class to First Day of Training at Public Safety Academy
Fort Wayne, Indiana (February 17, 2025) – Mayor Sharon Tucker welcomed the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s newest recruit class today to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy. There are 23 FWFD recruits in the class. Additionally, three firefighters are attending from the Huntington Fire Department.
Twenty-six percent of the FWFD’s 97th recruit class are in an ethnic minority group, including five males who identify as Black and one male who identifies as Hispanic or Latino. One female is also included in the class.
The recruits will participate in 23 weeks of training before their graduation day on July 25, 2025.
Participants will obtain the following seven certifications after completing the rigorous, hands-on training:
- Fire Fighter I
- Fire Fighter II
- Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
- Hazardous Materials
- Technical Rescue
- FEMA National Incident Management System
- Fire Apparatus Driver Operator
“Today marks a special occasion as we welcome our newest recruit class for our outstanding Fort Wayne Fire Department. The members recognize the importance of this time in their lives. They’ve been called to make a positive and meaningful impact on our great community. I wish them well as they embark on a memorable journey,” said Mayor Tucker.
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