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Free Smoke Alarms

Stop in the Fort Wayne Fire Department to request your free smoke alarm detector.

Click here learn about our FREE Smoke Alarm Program.

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FWFD Responds to Structure Fire

FWFD Fights Fire During Extreme Heat Wave

Heavy Fire Damage on Winter Street

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NE Indiana Command Training Center Grand Opening

FWFD UPDATE >> RECORDS

German Township Fire Chief John Buckman presents command training simulations for fire departments.

The CTC’s grand opening is August 7th at 9:00 am located at the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana.

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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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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.

 
Fire Damages Restaraunt on Stellhorn Rd. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Angie Erpelding   
Thursday, 02 September 2010 11:15

Fort Wayne firefighters responded to a reported building fire at 6214 Stellhorn Rd on August 31st at 7:13 a.m. A fire in the exhaust stack of cooking equipment extended to the roof area of the building. Crews responded to the fire and extinguished the fire after removing the stack and pulling the ceilings. There was heavy damage to the roof area and medium damage to the ceiling and interior of the building. The building was unoccupied at the time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 
Heavy Fire at Mobile Home on Cumberland Ave. PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 30 August 2010 19:22

The Fort Wayne Fire Department responded to a reported mobile home fire at 227 Cumberland Ave. on August 29th at 5:45 p.m. Upon arrival fire crews found heavy fire and smoke coming from the exterior porch and inside the home. Fire crews had difficulty in gaining access to the home due to a number of obstacles. One resident was at home at the time of the fire but escaped without injury. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 
Smoke Detector Alerts Occupants of House Fire PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 30 August 2010 19:19

Fort Wayne Fire Fighters responded to reported house fire at 2430 New Haven Ave. on August 28th at 7:03 a.m. Upon arrival fire fighters found light smoke coming from the house with the occupants standing out front.   Their smoke alarm had alerted them of the fire. Fire fighters were able to bring the fire under control in about eight minutes after arrival. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

 
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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