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Fort Wayne Fire Department Presents $67M Budget; New CBA Approved

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The Fort Wayne Fire Department presented its $67 million budget to the City Council. During the presentation, officials reported that the department and the Fort Wayne Metro Firefighters IAFF Local 124 union approved a new collective bargaining agreement in less than four months. The 2027-28 contract includes a 3% pay increase for firefighters, an increased overtime rate, and higher pension contributions. The union noted that a change in leadership contributed to the quick negotiation timeline.

From journalgazette.net

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The budget presentation and the new contract details directly impact the financial obligations of the municipality. The agreement establishes new operational costs for the department, which the City Council must approve as part of the local governance structure.

City Council oversees local governance and budget while the Fire Department requires a major infrastructure overhaul.

From journalgazette.net

Who's involved

  • city councilLegislative body responsible for overseeing local governance and approving the department's budget.
  • Fort WayneThe city where the Fire Department operates and where the budget and contract are being negotiated.

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