Elton Davis Appointed to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire

Elton Davis Appointed to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire

Published on August 26, 2024

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Syracuse Chief of Fire Michael Monds announced the appointment of 27-year veteran Elton Davis to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire. Davis' new leadership role includes planning, organizing and providing oversight to firefighting and administrative operations in all facets of the Department.

Chief Davis has risen through the ranks of the department serving as a Lieutenant, Captain and District Chief before being promoted to Deputy Chief in 2017. During his career, he has served as the department's primary incident/health and safety officer, been a member of the hazardous materials and technical rescue teams and has worked at many engine and truck companies, as both a firefighter and company officer. In his current role as the Deputy Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau he is responsible for plan review, building inspections, fire code enforcement, educational programming and all aspects of fire prevention. He works closely, in a collaborative manner with many City departments along with a variety of community members and organizations to ensure the safety of firefighters, citizens and visitors of the City of Syracuse. Chief Davis has been recognized for outstanding performances several times in his career.

Chief Monds says, "Chief Davis has a proven track record and possesses the insight, skillset and leadership necessary for this position. He has been an example of dedication and safety in every role he has served in our department. He will have the responsibility of acting as the Fire Chief in my absence and I could not be more confident in his abilities."

"Syracuse is a safer city because of Chief Davis' dedicated service. His commitment to fire prevention in homes, businesses, schools, places of worship, stadiums, and buildings of all types is exemplary. Throughout his career, he has made the protection of others his number one priority. That has earned the respect of people throughout our community and among his fellow fire professionals. I am honored to join Chief Monds in appointing him to this new role in the department," said Mayor Walsh.

Mayor Walsh and Chief Monds would like to thank Executive Deputy Chief Rick Kisselstein who retires on September 24, 2024, after thirty-one years of dedicated service to the City of Syracuse, including twenty-two years with the Syracuse Fire Department.

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