Bio :
David Daniels is a 25-year fire service veteran who has served in over twenty different capacities as a firefighter, company officer and chief officer. His career began with the Seattle Fire Department and he is now the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director in the City of Renton, Washington.
Daniels holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Services Administration and completed the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government program.
Daniels is chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health and Survival Section. He represents the IAFC on the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Service Occupational Safety and Health as well as the National Fire Service Near Miss Reporting System Task Force. He chairs the NFPA 1561 Standard on Incident Management Systems for Emergency Services Organizations Task Group.
Outside of his fire service pursuits, the chief enjoys spending time with family, computers and all manner of technology, traveling and watching football at all levels from high school through college and the professional ranks. |