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FWFD Utilizes Vacant Structure to Conduct Training

The Fort Wayne Fire Department practices Incident Command Training at 2100 Getz Rd.

The Fire Department Training Division utilizes vacant structures before they are demolished to enhance firefighting skills.

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FWFD Donates MDC's to Washington Twsp Fire

The Fort Wayne Fire Department donated MDC's to the Washington Twsp Fire

Washington Twsp Fire Chief Brian Gillett (l) accepts the donated Mobile Data Computers from Chief Pete Kelly 

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FWFD Responds to an Apartment Fire

Extra Alarm Needed to Extinguish Fire

Fire Causes Heavy Damage to Second Floor Apartment 

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FWFD Participated in the YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Children complete firefighter tasks to understand fitness requirements

FWFD assisted kids with completing firefighter skills at Parkview Field

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Fort Wayne Fire Department
Mission Statement

 

The Goal of the City of Fort Wayne is to become the safest City of our size in the United  States of America. It is the mission of the Fort Wayne Fire Department to prevent the loss of life and to control or reduce the loss of property by applying all of our professional knowledge and resources. We will accomplish this mission through fire suppression, rescue, code enforcement, public education, fire investigation, and professional development training. It is our number one priority to provide the best fire service to all citizens and visitors to our great city.

 
Bedroom Fire on Michigan Avenue PDF Print E-mail
Written by Angie Erpelding   
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 17:31

The Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at 1214 Michigan Avenue at 3:23 a.m. on July 17, 2010. On firefighters arrival, moderate smoke was found coming from the two story residential structure. Firefighters used an aggressive interior attack to bring the fire under control in nine minutes. The fire was confined to the bedroom area on the second floor. No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 
Apartment Blaze on Goshen Road PDF Print E-mail
Written by Angie Erpelding   
Monday, 12 July 2010 12:08

The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to find heavy flames and smoke coming from an apartment at 1342 Goshen Road on July 11, 2010 at 12:35 a.m. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes. There was heavy fire and smoke damage throughout the fire area and adjacent apartments. No firefighters or civilians were injured during the blaze. Two family pets died due to smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 
Attic Fire on Daner Drive PDF Print E-mail
Written by Angie Erpelding   
Monday, 12 July 2010 12:10

Fort Wayne firefighters responded to a house fire at 4172 Daner Drive on July 11, 2010 at 7:12 p.m. An attic fire was discovered by the homeowner. Upon arrival fire crews discovered fire venting through the roof. All occupants escaped with no injuries. The house suffered major fire damage in the attic and moderate smoke and water damage through out the rest of the house.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 
Department News & Announcements PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 09 December 2008 16:47

Smoke Alarms

 

The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) is offering a new Smoke Alarm Distribution Program that is a need-based program using Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Income Guidelines to provide smoke alarms in homes for those that would not be able to afford them.  

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