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.

FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 12/2/2025

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on December 2, 2025.

Update on the FWFD contract negotiations

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and the Fort Wayne Fire Department leadership today announced that mediation efforts on a new collective bargaining agreement for Fort Wayne firefighters have ended.

Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 20 new firefighters

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

FWFD to add more firefighters in a faster timeframe

more firefighters in a faster timeframe

FWFD Merit Commission meeting – 7/8/2025

The Fort Wayne Fire Department Merit Commission meets on July 8, 2025.

FWFD Merit Commission meeting canceled

The Fort Wayne Fire Department's Merit Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been canceled.

Mayor Tucker and Chief Lahey highlight data points on responsiveness to emergencies

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today reiterated the commitment by the City Administration and Fort Wayne Fire Department to ensure the safety and well-being of all Fort Wayne residents.

Daniel Etzcorn sworn in as FWFD District Chief of Emergency Medical Services

Daniel Etzcorn was sworn in today as the FWFD’s District Chief of EMS.

Cody Brooks sworn as the FWFD Assistant Chief of Emergency Medical Services

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