Public safety at forefront of COVID-19 response

Local leaders highlight how Fort Wayne and Allen County public safety divisions are at the forefront of the local response to COVID-19.

2019 Public Safety recap

Mayor Henry, Police Chief Reed and Fire Chief Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2019 and highlighted plans for 2020.

Fort Wayne Fire Department’s 92nd recruit class begins training

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Fire Chief Eric Lahey today welcomed the 22 members of the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s 92nd recruit class.

Mayor Henry and FWFD place new Engine 17 into service

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today led a ceremony celebrating the placement of the new Engine 17 into service.

Mayor Henry recognizes those involved in saving a construction worker’s life

Mayor Tom Henry today recognized individuals from OmniSource, Fort Wayne Fire Department, Fort Wayne Police Department, and Three Rivers Ambulance Authority for helping save the life of a Construction Resources of Indiana employee.

First day for Fire and Police recruit classes

Today, Mayor Tom Henry welcomed 24 Fort Wayne Police Department recruits and 11 Fort Wayne Fire Department recruits to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy.

AFW on YouTube: 2019 Public Safety Recap

Audio and video from this morning's 2018 Public Safety Recap given by Mayor Henry, FWPD Chief Reed, and FWFD Chief Lahey.
FWPD Chief Steve Reed, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, and FWFD Chief Eric Lahey

Annual 2018 Public Safety recap

Mayor Tom Henry, Police Chief Steve Reed and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today provided a public safety recap of 2018 and highlighted plans for 2019

Increased traffic enforcement during the holidays

Allen County law enforcement agencies are participating in the winter "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement mobilization going on now through January 1st.

Fort Wayne Fire Department awarded $41k grant

Mayor Tom Henry and Fire Chief Eric Lahey today announced that the Fort Wayne Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant.