Administration Archives - City of Decatur Fire Department

Neil Elder

Promoted to Battalion Chief on November 17, 2020
Promoted to Captain October 3, 2018
Promoted to Lieutenant March 25, 2010
Began career as a Fire Fighter with the Decatur Fire Department on September 10, 2004

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.

Promoted to Deputy Fire Chief on November 18, 2020
Promoted to Battalion Chief of 1st Battalion on July 2, 2018
Promoted to Captain August 16, 2012
Promoted to Lieutenant August 23, 2004
Began career as a Fire Fighter with the Decatur Fire Department on September 8, 1994

Jeff Abbott became the Fire Chief of the City of Decatur on December 4, 2014 and oversees a department of 111 employees.