'We Are Not Enemies': Mayor Tucker Defends FWFD Chief as Union Requests New Leadership

Fort Wayne firefighters union calls for chief's dismissal

The Fort Wayne Fire Department's union on Wednesday publicly asked for Chief Eric Lahey's resignation because of decisions that have caused safety concerns.

'We are not enemies': Mayor Tucker defends FWFD chief as union requests new leadership

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) -- The Fort Wayne Professional Firefighters Local 124 (IAFF124) held a press conference Wednesday to discuss several issues the union feels are present in the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD), including claims of "mismanagement" from Fire Chief Eric Lahey. The union cited a litany of claims within the FWFD from vehicle issues to financial pitfalls and understaffing. "Over his 10-year management, Fire Chief Eric Lahey has…

Fort Wayne firefighters say safety at risk due to low staffing

Fort Wayne firefighters are voicing serious safety concerns, saying staffing levels are too low to protect residents. With 95% of surveyed firefighters losing faith in Chief Eric Lahey, the union insists this is about public safety, not pay.

Fort Wayne firefighters to hold press conference on alleged ‘mismanagement’ by fire chief

Fort Wayne firefighters will hold a press conference calling for a leadership change to “protect public safety” Wednesday afternoon.