The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) and other area fire departments are participating in the 2007 International Fire and EMS Safety Stand Down, which began yesterday, June 17 and continues through Saturday, June 23, 2007. The Stand Down is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the IAFC.

Wednesday, June 20, from 7:30-8:30 a.m., FWFD will host a Wellness Fitness Workout at its Fire Academy, 2700 Dwenger Avenue, Fort Wayne.  The 2007 theme for the International Stand Down is "Ready to Respond" and several of the area departments believe that personal health and wellness/fitness are an important part of being "Ready to Respond".  FWFD will have several of its Peer Fitness Trainers on site to conduct the workout and offer tips to firefighters on reaching their goals for personal health and wellness/fitness.

Other area departments that may have participants at this event include Southwest Fire District, New Haven/Adams Township Fire Department and Huntertown Fire Department.

FWFD's Wellness Initiative Slogan is "Better Health, Better Service" and this is another way to demonstrate this philosophy to our community.