Dale Simpson
Acting Illinois State Fire Marshal Dale Simpson has served in public safety for over 35 years, the last 9 years with the OSFM. Before assuming the role of Acting SFM, Simpson began his career with the OSFM as a Fire Prevention Field Inspector, then moved into the position of OSFM Fire Prevention Division Manager, before accepted the role of Bureau Chief of Operations. Prior to OSFM, Simpson served with the Springfield Fire Department beginning in 1983, and upon his retirement in 2009 had worked his way up through the ranks, retiring as Division Chief Fire Safety, along with serving as the City of Springfield Fire Marshal. Prior to the fire service, Simpson was involved with both paid and volunteer ambulance services.
During his time in the Springfield Fire Department Simpson served as a sworn Fire/Arson Investigator, Explorer Post Coordinator, C.E.R.T. Coordinator, Juvenile Fire Setter Program Coordinator, and instructor for both the Springfield Fire Department and Lincoln Land Community College.
Simpson is honored and proud to serve the OSFM and looks to continue the Agency's mission of providing fire safety and other essential services to the citizens of Illinois.