Davenport Fire Museum

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

The St. Elizabeth fire Jan 7th 1950 was the deadliest disaster ever in the Quad Cities.

The St. Elizabeth fire became a catalyst for sweeping change across the United States. Its aftermath influenced national fire code, hospital-design standards, and mental-health facility policies, including:

Mandatory sprinklers in healthcare and institutional occupancies

Smoke-compartmentation and fire-resistant construction standards

Restrictions on locked wards without rapid egress options

Improved staff training for evacuation and fire-response procedures

Elimination of barred windows without emergency-release systems

11/22/2025

Did you know about the devastating fire that ravaged Davenport in 1933?

• Ewert & Richter's "Absolutely Fireproof" warehouse went up in flames on Feb 8, 1933
• Located at 316-326 E. Fourth Street, it was one of the most destructive fires in modern-time Davenport

11/21/2025

You've all taken pictures in front of it and visited the International Fire Museum during Village of East Davenport events. Here's your chance to learn about the history and the inner workings of Hose Company No. 4, as well as the general history of the Village of East Davenport. The photography is stunning! The show airs Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. on Iowa PBS. Don't miss it!

10/02/2025

Join us this Sunday for the 10th annual Fire Muster and Lights and Sirens Parade!

02/13/2025

Fire Chief Mike Carlsten has formally announced his intention to retire from his position with the City of Davenport after 32 years of service.

Chief Carlsten has led the Davenport Fire Department as Chief since 2018, but his commitment to public service started when he first joined the department in 1993. He was assigned to Central Station for the majority of his career, first as Firefighter. He rose through the ranks to Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, District Chief, and most recently, Fire Chief.

Chief Carlsten has been recognized for his professionalism many times throughout his career. He received the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) in 2017 and 2020. He was also named the American Legion Firefighter of the Year in 2003. Carlsten earned his master’s in organizational leadership from St. Ambrose University in 2015 and is a Certified Public Manager.

"It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Davenport,” said Carlsten. “My fondest memories are of the dedicated men and women I’ve served with and the camaraderie we shared.”

The Davenport Fire Department is proud to be one of only 311 accredited agencies through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and the CPSE. The Department’s current Insurance Service Office (ISO) rating is a Class 2/2X, putting DFD in the top 5% of departments nationwide. These continued accomplishments under Chief Carlsten’s leadership demonstrate the commitment to providing the highest quality of service to the Davenport community.

“I want to thank Chief Carlsten for his years of exceptional service to the people of Davenport,” said Doug Maxeiner, City Administrator. “We wish him the best of luck in his next chapter.”

Chief Carlsten plans to remain with the City of Davenport until at least July 1, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition process. A formal search for the next Davenport Fire Chief will begin immediately.

01/08/2025

10/01/2023

** Updated parade route due to construction on Locust St.**


Modern Woodman Park to fourth Street

fourth to Waverley

Waverly to Lincoln

Lincoln to Central Park

Central Park to Harrison

Harrison to Locust

Locust to eastern

eastern to Elm

Elm to Jersey Ridge

Jersey Ridge to 12th

12th to mound

mound to 11th

09/27/2023

🚒 Kick off Fire Prevention Week at your local fire station! 🚒 DFD doors will be open for residents to visit their neighborhood station to meet the men and women who serve our community!

Station 3 | 3506 Harrison Street
Station 4 | 1805 East Locust Street
Station 5 | 2808 Telegraph Road
Station 6 | 1735 West Pleasant Street
Station 7 | 2302 West 67th Street
Station 8 | 2802 East 53rd Street
Central Station | 331 Scott Street

12/29/2022

View Lawrence "Larry" Hartman's obituary, send flowers and find service dates or sign the guestbook.