City of Romulus names new fire department chief
David P. Heavener, a veteran firefighter with three decades of comprehensive experience, has been named as the new chief of the City of Romulus Fire Department.
Heavener’s experience includes his years as fire chief for Pittsfield Charter Township where he oversaw all fire and EMS response operations across three stations. His responsibilities included departmental budgeting, policy development, training programs expansion and emergency response coordination. Prior to his tenure in Pittsfield, Heavener served in the City of Livonia Fire Department for 27 years, receiving steady promotions until he attained the rank of chief where he served for four years. As fire chief in Livonia he directed operations for five fire stations and multiple all-hazard response units.
Heavener earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Fire & Safety Engineering Technology from the University of Cincinnati, and his Associate of Science degree in Emergency Medicine from Henry Ford Community College. He has also completed the rigorous curriculum at the School of Fire Staff & Command Executive Leadership at Eastern Michigan University. His professional certifications include Fire Officer III, Incident Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer, EMS Paramedic Instructor Coordinator, Fire Instructor I, multiple other professional certifications and Blue Card Command Instructor credentials.
“As Romulus advances its fire service modernization, strategy, including station and deployment expansion, enhanced training and improved community engagement, Chief Heavener’s experience in policy development, performance management and organization culture will be integral to departmental success,” noted the official city announcement of Heavener’s appointment.
