Tulsa, OK

Mayor Kathy Taylor announced that Tulsa Fire Chief Allen LaCroix has selected a new fire marshal and a new deputy chief of support services. The new fire marshal is David C. Dayringer, a 28-year veteran of the Tulsa Fire Department. The new deputy chief of support services is Tim Cooper, who has served TFD for nearly 24 years. The two positions are equal in rank: the fire marshal also is known as deputy chief of safety services.

Dayringer joined the Tulsa Fire Department in 1980, and has held positions including fire equipment operator, chief’s aide, fire captain, district chief, training chief, and deputy chief of support services. He also served in leadership roles for the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 176, including three terms as president.

As fire marshal, Dayringer plans, organizes and implements Fire Department activities related to fire prevention, fire safety, public fire education, fire investigation, arson suppression, and the regulation of hazardous materials. His responsibilities also include developing legislative and regulatory proposals regarding life and fire safety; providing fire prevention code interpretations; and enforcing ordinances, statutes, and regulatory requirements relating to fire protection.

Cooper joined the Tulsa Fire Department in 1985, and has held positions including fire equipment operator, fire captain, and chief of emergency medical services. A certified emergency medical technician since 1996, Cooper has received specialized training through the National Fire Academy.

As deputy chief of support services, Cooper plans, organizes, and implements Fire Department activities related to specialized operations, training, emergency medical services, finances, physical resources, safety and health.