Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced promotions for sixteen FWFD employees.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:
Fort Wayne Fire Department Announces Promotions
Fort Wayne, Indiana (August 18, 2026) – Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for sixteen FWFD employees.
Captain Benjamin Singleton was promoted to the rank of Battalion Chief.
Lieutenant Dustin O’Hara and Lieutenant Seth Miller were promoted to the rank of Captain.
The following firefighters were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant:
- Caleb Spyker
- Matthew McClure
- Amanda Dreher
- Ian Wilson
- Gage Minniear
- Joseph Newville
- Thomas Greathouse
- Derek Fillers
- Dominic Garrett
- Tanner Wild
- Ryan Hack
- Andrew Knox
- Justice Dulinsky
“Our residents, neighborhoods, and businesses depend on the Fort Wayne Fire Department each day to help keep our wonderful city safe,” said Mayor Tucker. “I’m appreciative of the firefighters who were promoted today. They represent the best of Fort Wayne and all that we stand for as a community that takes care of one another. I wish each firefighter the very best in their new responsibilities on the department.”
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