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FWFD deploys digital alerting to protect responders and motorists

The Fort Wayne Fire Department has implemented HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud®, a public safety solution that delivers real-time digital alerts to motorists.

FWFD Local Pension Board Executive Session – 4/8/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on April 8, 2026. The meeting is closed to the public and will...

FWFD Merit Commission meetings – 4/7/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open and Executive Sessions on April 7, 2026. The Open Session starts at 9:00 am and...

FWPD: Tillman Road partially closed

Traffic Alert: Tillman Road between Lower Huntington Road and Calhoun Street is closed due to a traffic accident and downed power lines.

Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 13 new firefighters

Thirteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Public Safety Academy.

Fort Wayne Fire Department announces promotions

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced promotions for two FWFD employees.

FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 1/6/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on January 6, 2026.

Cody Brooks sworn in as the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s Deputy Chief

Cody Brooks was sworn in today as the FWFD’s Deputy Chief, in a position appointed by Mayor Sharon Tucker.

FWFD Local Pension Board meeting – 12/15/2025

The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on December 15, 2025.

FWFD Welcome 98th and 99th Recruit Classes to first day of training

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker welcomed the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s newest recruit classes today to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.