97th FWFD recruit class begins first day of training at Public Safety Academy

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

FWFD to begin accepting applications tomorrow for new firefighter recruit class – 2/17/2025

Beginning February 17, the Fort Wayne Fire Department will accept applications for firefighter positions.

FWPD warns of “spoofed” calls

The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning residents that someone is calling residents faking the FWPD's non-emergency number (260) 427-1222.

Mayor Tucker, FWPD, FWFD, and TRAA provide public safety updates

Today, Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker provided a public safety update on the Fort Wayne Fire and Police Departments and the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority.

Fort Wayne Fire Department receives $15K grant from Norfolk Southern Railway

Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker and Fire Chief Eric Lahey announced today that the Fort Wayne Fire Department was awarded $15,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation.

FWPD and FWFD Receive $15,000 Grant from Norfolk Southern Railway

The Fort Wayne Police Department and Fort Wayne Fire Department were jointly awarded $15,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation for the City's Safety Village.

Zar Ni Myint sentenced for June shooting of FWPD Officer Minardo

Today, Zar Ni Myint was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay $28,971.08 to the City of Fort Wayne General Fund and $1,200 to a person with an unclear connection to the case.

FWFD welcomes twenty-nine new firefighters

Twenty-nine firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony last night in the North Side High School Auditorium.

FWPD: Machinegun Conversion Device discovered during yesterday’s warrant service

A handgun was recovered during a search warrant service yesterday at a Fort Wayne resident, which had a machinegun conversion device (MCD) installed.

Joint release from Prosecutor’s Office and FWPD Re: Manistee Drive shooting

Joint news release from the Allen County Prosecutor's office and Fort Wayne Police Department regarding the Manistee Drive shooting.