In August 2011, the Davenport Fire Department (DFD) received designation as an accredited agency. As one of only 284 agencies to achieve this distinction with CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. (CPSE). Annually, we have been required to submit an annual compliance report that communicates changes in the organization, policies, or programs. The report also shares response data and tracks progress toward the recommendations made by the CFAI commission to assist the Department with improvements. Accreditation is valid for only five years and a new application for accreditation needs to be completed to retain the accredited status. The accreditation process is broken down into three main sections: Self-Assessment, Community Risk Analysis/Standards of Cover, and the Strategic Plan.

 

Self-Assessment analyzes the operations of the entire department by addressing 258 performance indicators. This provides a mechanism for the department to explain their current process, their strengths and weaknesses, and to find areas for improvement. The Community Risk Analysis/Standards of Cover allows the department to identify risks and hazards in the city, critical tasks necessary to address those risks, and to develop response goals for the department to meet the needs of the community. Finally, the Strategic Plan contains goals and objectives for the department to meet the needs of its personnel, and to better serve the community. 

 

Currently, the department is in the process of reestablishing its accredited status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation Intelligence in 2021.

Strategic Plan

The Davenport Fire Department’s strategic plan identifies short and long term goals of the department, and opportunities for growth as a fire service. The department is currently in the process of creating a new strategic plan.

2021-2026 Strategic Plan.pdf