First black firefighter hired in Fort Wayne Indiana dies

Statement from the City of Fort Wayne Indiana and Fort Wayne Fire Department.

Mayor Henry, FWPD and FWFD recap 2022 and present public safety plans for 2023

Mayor Tom Henry, Police Chief Steve Reed and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2022 and highlighted plans for 2023.
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Fort Wayne Fire Department welcomes 20 new firefighters

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

Mayor Henry, FWPD and FWFD recap 2021 and present public safety plans for 2022

Mayor Tom Henry, Police Chief Steve Reed and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2021 and highlighted plans for 2022.

FWFD receives Lifesaving Equipment grant

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® recently provided a $24,777.32 grant to the Fort Wayne Fire Department toward the purchase of two Holmatro Combi-Tools & Accessories.
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FWFD awarded grant to purchase new radios

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced that the Fort Wayne Fire Department had been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA to purchase new radios.

FWFD accepting applications

Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the Fort Wayne Fire Department is accepting applications for their 94th Recruit Class.

FWFD: House fire, Red Haw Drive

The Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched on a reported house fire called in by a neighbor in the 6900 block of Red Haw Drive at 10:54 am on July 20, 2021.

FWFD Local Pension Board meeting – 7/15/2021

Public notice of a public meeting of the Fort Wayne Fire Department Local Pension Board of Trustees.

Fire Merit Commission meetings – 7/6/2021

The Fort Wayne Fire Merit Commission meets in both Executive and Open sessions on July 6, 2021.