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Todd B. Allen

 
Fire Department
Title: Fire Chief
Phone: 386-626-7331


About the Chief

Todd Allen has served as Fire Chief since 2019.

Allen had most recently served as Fire Chief for the City of Freeport, Illinois.

Chief Allen is a 27-year-veteran of the fire service with vast experience in both fire administration and all-hazards operations.

Chief Allen holds a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Waldorf University, a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration from Western Illinois University, and an Associate's Degree in Fire Science. In addition, Chief Allen is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and possesses the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation through the Commission on Professional Credentialing. Chief Allen has an extensive background in fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations and worked extensively with regional technical rescue teams in Illinois. He has served on in-state committees in Illinois for EMS and State Urban Search And Rescue (USAR) (IL-TF1). Chief Allen has served on an advisory committee for his local Salvation Army.

Chief Allen is married to his wife Heather (a former firefighter/paramedic), and they are proud parents of four adult children located all throughout the U.S. The couple enjoys the outdoors and physical fitness activities.

 

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