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08/11/2008 FWFD recruit applicants to receive ‘Day Zero’ letters
Remaining applicants in the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) hiring process should receive a letter by Monday, August 11th stating date and time for ‘Day Zero...
08/04/2008 Peterson and Walker promoted to Captain/Instructors
Firefighters Bryan Peterson and Christopher Walker were promoted today to the rank of to the rank of Captain/Instructor in office of Sandy Kennedy, Fort Wayne City Clerk’s Office in the City-County ...
07/18/2008 FWFD recruit applicants to receive interview date letters
Remaining applicants in the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) hiring process should receive a letter by Monday, July 21st stating their interview date and time...
06/18/2008 FWFD promotes Brokaw to Lieutenant
Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted Firefighter Matt Brokaw to the rank of Lieutenant today in the office of Sandy Kennedy, the City Clerk in the City-County Building. Click 05/01/2008
FWFD goes forward with 2008 Recruit Class Process
The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) is going forward with the hiring process for the 2008 Recruit Class. FWFD has sent letters to those individuals still in the process...
04/08/2008 City of Fort Wayne and Fire Department honor firefighters & citizens with Service Awards
The Honorable Mayor Thomas C. Henry and Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) Chief Peter X. Kelly honored firefighters and other local heroes Tuesday night, April 8, during the FWFD Service Awards at the...
03/04/2008 FWFD promotes Helmkamp to Captain, Komarck to Lieutenant
Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted one firefighter to the rank of Lieutenant and one firefighter to the rank of Captain today at the Fort Wayne City Clerk Sandy Kennedy’s Office...
02/18/2008 FWFD swears in McIntosh as District Chief of Special Operations
Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) Chief Peter X. Kelly has announced his appointment for the District Chief over Special Operations. The swearing-in ceremony was this morning in City Clerk Sandy ...
02/12/2008 Candidate Interviews Scheduled
All applicants in the hiring process should have received a letter stating their interview date and time. If you have not, please contact our administrative office at (260)427-1170. Interviews are ...
01/14/2008 FWFD promotes Lieutenants & Captains
The Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted two firefighters to the rank of Lieutenant and one firefighter to the rank of Captain, Monday, Jan. 14, and one firefighter to the rank of Captain, Wednesday, ...
01/09/2008 FWFD Deputy and Assistant Chiefs Sworn Into Office
Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) had the majority of its executive officers sworn into office, Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Fort Wayne City Council Chambers in the City - County Building. See related <...
12/17/2007 FWFD Written Exam Results
Written Exam results are in. We are in the process of finalizing a CPAT practice schedule. Once completed, we will update the internet and mail out letters with pertinent information. The ...
12/10/2007 Help FWFD/TRAA win the Battle For Blood
Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) and Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) have joined together again in the 13th Annual Battle For Blood against the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) and the ...
06/14/2007 New fireworks law now in effect in Fort Wayne
With the fireworks season fast approaching, the public and retailers are being reminded of a new Fort Wayne Ordinance governing the use of fireworks and the state law that governs the sale of ...
04/16/2007 FWFD Promotes Murua to District Chief - Fire Marshal
The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) promoted Captain James Murua to District Chief – Fire Marshal, today at the Fort Wayne City Clerk’s Office...
10/16/2006 FWFD promotes Lahey to District Chief – Special Operations
Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted Private Eric Lahey to District Chief – Special Operations today at the Fort Wayne City Clerks Office...
10/12/2006 Grills & Other Open-Flame Cooking Devices
Fort Wayne Fire Department reminds everyone that The State of Indiana has laws regarding the use and storage of gas and charcoal grills as well as other open-flame cooking devices, especially in ...
10/02/2006 Prevenga Incendios en la Cocina: Prestele Atencion a lo que Caliente
Más de 4,000 americanos se mueren cada año en incendios y más de 20,000 son heridos. Muchos de ellos estuvieran vivos hoy día si solamente hubieran tenido la información que necesitaban para prevenir ...
09/29/2006 Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat
More than 4,000 Americans die each year in fires and more than 20,000 are injured. Many of them might be alive today if they had only had the information they needed to avoid a disaster. The following...
07/11/2006 12 Promoted to Lieutenant
Fort Wayne Fire Department promoteed 12 firefighters to the rank of Lieutenant at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, at the Fort Wayne City Clerks Office...
06/14/2006 Informacíon de la seguridad del fuego artificial del Consejo Nacional sobre Seguridad de los Fuegos
“Educando al Público en el Uso Seguro Y Responsable de Fuegos Artificiales...
06/14/2006 Firework safety Information from the National Council on Fireworks Safety
For firework safety tips and other information regarding the use of fireworks, visit www.fireworksafety.com...
06/07/2006 Psychological Exam Results and Physical Schedule
The Psychological Exam results are now in. Please check the link below for these results. Letters with all results will be mailed out June 7, 2006...
05/09/2006 Hattery promoted to Captain
Fort Wayne Fire Department promoted Lieutenant Tom Hattery to Captain May 9, 2006, at the Fort Wayne City Clerks Office...
10/11/2005 New Stations on schedule
Both of the new Aboite Stations are on if not ahead of schedule due to the dedicated contractors and workers. Station 18, 10805 Libert Mills Road, and Station 19, 10116 Covington Road, are scheduled ...
10/11/2005 Fire Prevention Week
This week is National Fire Prevention Week and as part of the purpose, the FWFD will be holding the annual WOWO Fire Drill. This year's drill will be at Arlington Elem School and as a special event, ...
08/05/2005 FWFD Assists local family in obtaining a service dog
It all started last September when District Chief Bob Amber received a call from a mother who was looking for some support in trying to get a service dog for her 3 year old son. Ellen Ledger called me...
05/10/2005 New Engines are Starting to Arrive
Two of the new engines ordered from American LaFrance have arrived with two more expected by the end of the month...
05/10/2005 3 New Lieutenants Promoted
On Monday May 9th, the FWFD promoted 3 firefighters to the rank of Lieutenant. Those promoted are...
05/10/2005 FWFD Responds to Trench Rescue
On Monday April 25th, the FWFD Special Rescue Team responded as mutual aid with Huntertown Fire and EMS to a trench collapse. Upon the arrival of the SORT Team, the victim was buried up to his chest, ...
10/15/2004 Walmart donates funds for smoke detectors
Walmart store # 1419 in Coldwater Crossing has donated $1,000 towards the smoke detector program. This money purchases smoke detectors to give to the elderly and low income families in our community. ...
07/19/2004 Firefighters save 4 from early morning blaze
FWFD firefighters responded early saturday morning to a reported house fire on S. Monroe. Upon arrival Engine 11 reported heavy fire conditions from the rear of the structure. E-11's crew recognized ...
06/16/2004 Arson Conviction
The Fort Wayne Fire Department Fire Investigation Division, in a joint cooperation with the Fort Wayne Police Detectives and the Allen County Prosecutors Office, have arrested and gained a guilty plea...
03/29/2004 Fort Wayne Fire Department Hockey Team Make It To Nationals
Our Fort Wayne Fire Department's Hockey Team has Qualified for the National Tournament. This event will be held in Raleigh North Carolina May 28-30, 2004. The National Tournament is put on by the ...
02/02/2004 American Heart Association Initiative reveals AED map of City of Fort Wayne and Allen County
Fire Chief Tim Davie, and representatives from The American Heart Association,and AMR/TRAA revealed an new map and listing of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located in the City of Fort Wayne...
01/20/2004 Bravery Beyond The Call
Off-duty Firefighter Lieutenant Terry Miller was driving over the bridge on St. Joe Center Rd. when he noticed a women fall through the ice. As Miller made his way to down to the victim he ...
01/14/2004 The Fort Wayne Fire Department Receives Fire Grant
The Fort Wayne Fire Department received word; after hard work was put forth they were rewarded a Fire Grant in the amount of $236,760.00. The Grant money will be used for Video confrencing. This ...
01/14/2004 Fort Wayne Fire Departments Hockey Team
The Fort Wayne Fire Departments hockey team won against Rockford as they came away with a 12-0 victory January 7, 2004...
01/14/2004 Fort Wayne Fire Department Able To Maintain ISO Rating
The Fort Wayne Fire Department is proud to announce that we were able to maintain the ISO rating of 3 from the Insurance Service Office. The rating is 1-10 with 1 being the best rating. The ISO ...
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