Moline Fire Department recognized for training | Politics and elections

The Moline Fire Department responded to 7,800 requests for help in 2021, starting from construction fires to automobile accidents, emergency medical calls and river rescues. 

The division has now been recognized for its skilled training by Lexipol Connect for attaining gold degree for the constant and efficient dissemination of insurance policies to firefighters, issuing well timed coverage updates as legal guidelines change and making certain firefighters are correctly educated on insurance policies.

Lexipol is the nation’s main supplier of coverage, training and wellness assist for first responders and public servants, whereas the Connect program tracks the Moline Fire Department’s efficiency on 5 metrics confirmed to measure success in coverage administration.

“Policy, and regularly training on policy, is crucial to the success of the department,” Deputy Chief of Operations Steve Regenwether mentioned in a press launch. “We are proud to be recognized by Lexipol Connect for continuously improving professionalism and increasing the safety of our firefighters and the citizens of our community.”

Fire Chief Jeff Snyder mentioned the division at present had 65 sworn personnel and one one civilian in its ranks.

“Moline residents should take comfort that their fire department adheres to the highest levels of service and is in a process of continuous improvement through ongoing training,” City Administrator Bob Vitas mentioned in a press launch. “We are pleased that the Moline department continues to adopt policies that maintain its standard of excellence.”