May 28, 2024 - Mayor Sharon Tucker welcomed the Fort Wayne Fire Department’s newest recruit class to their first day of training at the Public Safety Academy today. There are 30 recruits in the class.
Twenty-six percent of the FWFD’s 96th recruit class are in an ethnic minority group, including two males who identify as Black, three who identify as Hispanic or Latino, and three who identify as two or more races. There are also two recruits who identify as female. Additionally, two firefighters are attending from the Huntington Fire Department.
“I’m very encouraged by the professionalism and commitment being displayed by our Fort Wayne Fire Department under the leadership of Chief Eric Lahey,” said Mayor Tucker. “Today, in another step forward for the department, our newest recruits are starting an important journey that will lead them to providing excellent service and care for residents, neighborhoods, and businesses. I’m looking forward to seeing their growth and success.”
The recruits will participate in 23 weeks of training before their graduation day on November 7, 2024.
Participants will obtain the following seven certifications after completing the rigorous, hands-on training:
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
Hazardous Materials
Technical Rescue
FEMA National Incident Management System
Fire Apparatus Driver Operator