Dan Kline

  • Masters Degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelors Degree in Fire Service Management from Southern Illinois University
  • Associates Degrees in Fire Science and Nursing from Richland Community College
  • Promoted to Battalion Chief of 1st Battalion on January 14, 2015
  • Promoted to Captain August 23, 2004
  • Promoted to Lieutenant June 22, 2000
  • Began career as a Fire Fighter with the Decatur Fire Department on September 8, 1994
  • Certified Pre-Hospital RN, Trauma Nurse Specialist, and Emergency Communications RN
  • As Deputy Chief, Dan oversees the Division of Fire Prevention and Investigations as well as Fire & EMS training, EMS equipment and hydrants.

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