The Moline Fire Department responded to 7,800 requests for assistance in 2021 ranging from building fires to vehicle accidents, emergency medical calls and river rescues.
The department is now recognized for professional training by Lexipol Connect for achieving a gold level in disseminating consistent and effective policies to the fire force, delivering timely policy updates. as laws change and make sure firefighters are properly trained in policies.
Lexipol is the nation’s leading provider of health policy, training and support to first responders and public servants, while the Connect program tracks the Moline Fire Department’s performance on five metrics proven to measure success in policy management.
“Policy, and regular policy training, are critical to the success of the department,” said Deputy Chief Executive Steve Regenwether in a press release. “We are proud to be recognized by Lexipol Connect for continuously advancing professionalism and enhancing safety for firefighters and citizens in our community.”
Fire Chief Jeff Snyder said the department now has 65 sworn employees and one civilian in its ranks.
“Moline residents should rest assured that their fire department adheres to the highest levels of service and is in the process of continual improvement through ongoing training,” City Administrator Bob Vitas said in a statement. press report. “We are pleased that the Moline division continues to adopt its policies of maintaining its standards of excellence.”
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