Dave Hanneman
FSA Program Director/Clinical Asst Professor
Office: ISU, Emergency Services Department, Fire Services Administration Program Director
208-373-1766
Chief Hanneman is a highly experienced professional with over 40 years of expertise in firefighting, emergency management, and emergency medical services. He was vital in developing the ISU Fire Services Administration (FSA) degree program. In 2007, he served as an adjunct, teaching in the FSA and Homeland Security and Emergency Management programs. In 2021, he was appointed as the Program Director and Assistant Professor for FSA, where he continues to impart his knowledge and expertise to the students. He started his career in 1984 with the Cole-Collister Fire District in Boise. He transferred to Boise Fire Department in 1988, where he worked for 21 years and achieved the rank of deputy chief. In 2008, he became the fire chief of the city of Chula Vista, where he implemented a new paramedic program and developed a fire facility master plan. From Oct 2014 to May 2019, Dave was the Fire Chief in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Chief Hanneman holds an AAS and BAS in fire service technology from Boise State University and an M.Ed. in professional technical education from the University of Idaho. He serves as Chair of the Committee on Incident Management Teams with the National Fire Protection Association and contributes to several publications in the Fire Service. Since 2008, he has been designated as chief fire officer of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. He has provided instruction in many fire and EMS service areas, including leadership, incident management, and public information.
