David Kearney

Dave Kearney is a captain with the Philadelphia Fire Department and has over 25 years of experience in the agency.

A member of the PFD’s Technical Support Unit, he works with the city’s Department of Public Property, design professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders to advance PFD’s vision related to the construction, operations, and maintenance of the department’s 68 operational and support locations.

A first responder for 34 years, Dave has served as a firefighter, paramedic, code inspector, instructor and company officer. He serves on several NFPA technical committees, and on city-wide workgroups related to healthy built environment, stormwater management, and GIS.

A graduate of Neumann University, Kearney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Safety Administration.