The Davenport Fire Department organizational structure consists of five primary divisions; Administration, Fire Prevention and Public Education, Training and Emergency Medical Services, HazMat, and Operations.
Fire Chief Peter Denger
(Approximately 1905)
Fire Administration consists of the Fire Chief, 3 Assistant Chiefs, 3 District Chiefs and the Administrative Assistant. The primary functions of this division are:
- Strategic Planning: Strategic planning involves the analysis of the City's growth, diversity, occupancy, citizen demand and working with elected officials and the City Administrator to secure the resources necessary to protect our citizens from natural and manmade disasters.
- Budget Development and Administration: This involves working with all divisions of the Fire Department to develop a capital and operating budget for our buildings, apparatus, and large expenditures which must be amortized over several years. The operating budget consists of wages and benefits, supplies and services required for day-to-day operations.
- Labor Relations and Negotiations: Work with Local #17, International Association of Professional Fire Fighters and the City Human Resources Department to develop an agreement that is acceptable to all parties. Meet with union representatives periodically to resolve conflicts which arise regarding contract interpretations.
- Work with elected officials handling their requests for service.
- Responded to emergencies 24/7 to assist Operation Division in fire suppression.
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