FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – 20 firefighters were welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department in a graduation ceremony Thursday at the Public Safety Academy.
Some graduates will begin their duty as Fort Wayne firefighters at engine houses throughout the city this week.
“I’m so proud of our newest firefighters. Each person worked hard and showed tremendous determination, toughness, and professionalism during their many weeks of training,” said Mayor Sharon Tucker. “Our community is fortunate to have an outstanding fire department with the health and well-being of our residents being a top priority. The public can rest knowing that our excellent firefighters are committed to protecting and serving individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses.”
In front of a packed house, twenty new firefighters were officially welcomed to the Fort Wayne Fire Department during…
Posted by City of Fort Wayne Government on Friday, July 25, 2025
The City released the following:
The recruits participated in 23 weeks of training and will now continue their training alongside firefighters from the 18 stations that serve the City of Fort Wayne.The following
FWFD graduates were sworn in during the graduation ceremony:
Kalen Bohde
Zachary Cubellis-Lund
Michael Gonzalez
Ryan Hamel
Hunter Hedrick
Brock Hollinger
Jack James
Benjamin Keating
Adam Lill
Andrew Lytle
Andrew Miller
Bradly Perry
Kyseme Price
Jennifer Reiff
Andrew Reynolds
Paul Scheumann
Evan Smith
Austin Whaley
Carson Truesdale
Blake Wunderlich
Three Huntington Fire Department graduates were also sworn in during the graduation ceremony.
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