FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne Metro Firefighters IAFF Local 124 held its annual Fort Wayne Firefighters’ Memorial Remembrance Ceremony Saturday.
The service was held at the Fort Wayne-Allen County Police and Fire Memorial, located on North Wells Street.
It included the posting of colors, patriotic music, prayer, speakers, rose ceremony, bell ceremony, and closing remarks.
Firefighters who died in the line of duty serving Fort Wayne and Allen County were honored during the service.
The service also coincides with the start of National Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Sunday, October 5, to Saturday, October 11.