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FWFD: Arbitrator makes final ruling on firefighter contract

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the arbitrator assigned to the collective bargaining case has resolved the final issue in the firefighters’ labor agreement.

FWFD Local Pension Board Executive Session – 5/8/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet on May 8, 2026.

FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 5/5/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open Session on May 5, 2026.

FWFD receives approval for purchase of new ladder truck

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey tonight highlighted that City Council has approved the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100’ Ascendant Tower Ladder Truck for the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters

Sixteen firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony tonight at the Auer Performance Hall on the Purdue Fort Wayne campus.

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.

FWFD Merit Commission meetings – 4/7/2026

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets in Open and Executive Sessions on April 7, 2026.

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.