David J. Davis

Seasoned firefighter with 35 years of experience, including 6 years as a Fire Captain and currently serving as the senior captain at Station 7 in the Springdale Volunteer Department district. Liaison between the volunteer department and career staff, handling conflict resolution to prevent issues from escalating to the fire administration level. Proven expertise in budgeting, personnel affairs, training, public safety, and emergency response. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, lead, and analyze situations to enhance fire/rescue operations and emergency medical services. Known for a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to safety and service.

• Selected Professional Development Coursework:
• Management Skills Development
• Hazardous Material
• Emergency Response Safety and Security Incident Command Systems
• 911 Dispatch CAD System
• Station Evaluator Training – Connecticut Fire Academy (March 2006)
• Confined Space – Connecticut Fire Academy (April 1996)
• Incident Response to Terrorism – New Mexico Tech (September 2006)
• Incident Command Systems ICS-100 – FEMA (October 2006)
• Emergency Response Safety & Security – Amtrak (March 2000)
• Incident Command for High Rise Operations – NFA (September 2000)
• Hazardous Materials – National Fire Academy (January 1991)
• First Due Software training 2022 - ongoing
• Incident Safety Officer (2007-Present)
• Fire Officer I (2006-2007)
• Fire Officer II (2017-Present)
• Fire Instructor (1996-2006)
• Hazmat Technician (1992-1994)
• Firefighter II (1991-1992)
• Firefighter I (1990-1991)
• IAED – Advanced EMD certification (2015-2020)
• FEMA –
• ISO-100 (2006-Present)
• ISO-200 (2014-Present)
• ISO-300 (2017)
• ISO-700a (2014-Present)
• ISO-800b (2014-Present)
• National Traffic Incident Management ( 2023 - Present )

• Team Building & Leadership
• Great mentor and teacher to each new group of firefighters that are hired by the city of Stamford
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in responding to complaints by citizens and other firefighters, with regards to allegations of misconduct, applying corrective strategies on minor infractions and stricter measures on more serious allegations.
• Used Evaluation Program that enhanced targeting strengths/weaknesses and resulted in measurable, sustainable performance improvements.
• Earned a high level of loyalty from staff, supervisors, and citizens for consistent modeling effective on-the-job performance.
• Requested by his peers and co-workers to become a member and coordinator of the SFD Peer Support Team
• Instrumental in helping with the transition to the current CAD system used by Stamford Emergency Communications Division. This complete changeover of the computerized system required multiple hours of data entry, software changes, run card changes and multiple problem-solving issues. Currently assigned administrative powers to ensure the CAD system operates correctly.
• Gaining the trust and loyalty of the public dispatchers under my command was vital in making the transition as seamless as possible.
• As Vice President of Local 787 I attended the International Association of Fire Fighter Safety Symposium bi-annually. The symposium is designed to find ways to improve the health and safety of firefighters. Many of the ideas have been implemented with the guidance and blessing of SFD administration.
• As Local 786 President I to navigated through the COVID years by working with the city and fire administration to create guidelines and procedures to help ensure the health and safety of the citizens of the city of Stamford and Stamford firefighters during the pandemic.
• During my term as union President, I attempted to negotiate a deal with the Long Ridge Fire Company to finally bring the city under one (1) fire union contract
• Instrumental in bringing order, civility and trust to the Springdale fire station after years of animosity and mistrust between the career members stationed there and the Springdale volunteer department
• Crisis Management & Response
• Repeatedly recognized by citizens, community groups, and supervisors for quick thinking, calm and appropriate response to a multitude of crisis and emergency situations, both in the field and as a firefighter.
• Assist with in-service training programs for fire departments in other cities.
• Community Relations & Involvement
• Established relationships between the community and the fire department over a 36-year period, with emphasis on public safety, education, and community service initiatives.

• Member – Stamford Firefighters Burn Foundation (2004-Present)
• Member – Minority Recruitment Committee (2000-Present)
• Member – SFRD Softball League (1995-Present)
• Member – SFRD High Angle Team (1999)
• Member – SFRD “Clown Squad” (1995-1997)
• Asst Coordinator – Stamford Fire Peer Support team (2012 – Present)