Training Division Mission Statement

Firefighter Training

It is the mission of the Division of Training and Development to provide comprehensive training and educational programs for all public safety personnel in order to create and maintain a competent and professional work force needed to support and accomplish the mission of the Fort Wayne Fire Department.

Fire Training Directory

Firefighter Training

Any questions about the Division of Training and Development should be directed to Assistant Chief Ron Privett at 260/427-1280 or by e-mail at ron.privett@ci.ft-wayne.in.us

Training Center Mailing Address:
Fort Wayne Fire Training Center
7602 Patriot Crossing
Fort Wayne, IN 46816-2520

Fire Training Programs

Firefighter Training

Basic Recruit Training

Non-Resident Courses

Pilot Courses

Volunteer Incentive Program

Hand-Off Courses

NFA Online (Courses)

Special Courses, Topics & Events

Ivy Tech Community College, Northeast

FWCS, Anthis Career Center, Firefighter

Please visit http://fwfd.org/divisions/academy.html for complete FWFD training program information.

Basic Recruit Training Information

Firefighter Training

How to Apply

If you are interested in pursuing a career as a Fort Wayne Firefighter, applications available at:

Fire Dept. Administrative Building
307 E. Murray St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Human Resources
1 Main St. E., Rm 380
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Applications may also be downloaded at the Application link below and can only be only be accepted at the Fire Department Administrative Building. If you would like to apply through mail, please send a money order payable to the Fort Wayne Fire Department to the administrative office listed above. Please include $3.00 shipping and handling if you would like us to mail a study guide back to you. (i.e. $13.00 for written exam only, $26.00 for written exam, study guide and shipping). See application for deadline date.

This year in the hiring process, the Fire Department will be utilizing the IAFF and IAFC approved Candidate Physical Abilities Test. Specific times are located in your application packet. See the link below for details on the CPAT.

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Non-Resident Courses

Firefighter Training

The Academy offers courses through a distance delivery training system. PSA 2-day courses are available for delivery in States and local communities. Students can also attend select 6- or 10-day PSA courses within their geographical region through the Academy's off-campus and Hazardous Materials programs.

Hazardous Materials Deliveries
2-Day Off-Campus Deliveries
6- and 10-Day Off-Campus Deliveries