Davenport Association of Professional Firefighters

The Davenport Association of Professional Firefighters Local #17 is the union representing professional firefighters serving the City of Davenport, Iowa. As an IAFF-affiliated local, they handle member advocacy, contract negotiations, and administration of benefits for firefighters across the department's seven stations.

Local #17 provides members with access to:

• •Pension & Benefits: MFPRSI, 457 Plans, Health Insurance, PSOB coverage
• •Member Directory & Communications: Message boards, meeting minutes, online voting
• •Know Your Rights: Weingarten Rights, Garrity Rule, Loudermill Rights, FMLA information
• •Legislative Advocacy: IPFF reports, Local #17 PAC activities

The local represents personnel across seven stations serving Davenport. Station 5 (2808 Telegraph Road) is notably the department's supply hub and handles all river rescue operations on the Mississippi River, including recent ice rescue training. The station manages equipment including a 1996 Alexis pumper, rescue boat, and maintains coverage from Division Street to the west city limits.

Local #17 maintains an active Fire Museum, Honor Guard for line-of-duty death memorials (LODD), and coordinates safety awareness initiatives across the fire service. The organization also operates a member clothing store and manages civil service lists for firefighters, engineers, lieutenants, captains, and district chief positions.

• •Contact: 4003 N Lillie Avenue, Davenport, IA 52806 | (563) 386-6421