Dale Bunting
District Fire Chief - Training and Safety

District Fire Chief Dale Bunting joined the Des Moines Fire Department on November 22, 1982. Originally assigned to 3rd Division - Station 5, he quickly earned his paramedic credentials. He was promoted to Engineer in July 1990; Fire Lieutenant in January 1994; and Fire Captain in August 1996.

Chief Bunting was promoted to District Fire Chief in May of 1999 and assumed command of the department's Training Division. In that capacity, he is responsible for the Recruit Fire Academy, the development and delivery of company training programs, the administration of department research and development efforts, and coordination of training related to emergency medical and technical rescue services.

Chief Bunting holds an Associate's Degree in Fire Science, has attended the National Fire Academy, and is a member of Region 7 TRADE.