After an illustrious career leading the Indianola Fire Department for nearly 10 years, Fire Chief Greg Chia will retire on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
Chief Chia became Indianola’s fire chief in May 2015. Under his tutelage, Indianola encountered multiple changes in skills, regulations and equipment as a combination department that provides both fire and emergency medical services in a district that covers approximately 125 square miles of territory in the center of Warren County, including the City of Indianola.
A graduate of Simpson College, Chief Chia started as a firefighter in 1985 with the Des Moines Fire Department. Over his 30 years in Des Moines, he worked his way up the ranks as lieutenant, captain, district chief, assistant fire chief and chief officer. Highly regarded as an industry expert in emergency services, Chief Chia previously worked with the State of Iowa Type 3 Incident Management Team through disasters like the Des Moines metro flooding in 1993, the EF-5 tornado in 2008 that devastated Parkersburg, Iowa, and wildfires in the southern and western United States.
Upcoming Events: Honoring Chief Chia
On behalf of the City of Indianola and Indianola Fire Department, all are invited to join us in celebrating Chief Chia at these upcoming opportunities:
Monday, Dec. 30 • 2-6 P.M.
- WHAT: Open House Celebration & Award Presentation
Note: Award presentation to start at 4 p.m. - LOCATION: Indianola Activity Center (2204 W 2nd Avenue, Indianola)
- RSVP: If you would like to attend the Open House & Award Presentation, and to help event organizers gauge interest in preparation of the open house, please RSVP by the end of the day Monday, Dec. 23. The RSVP form is available at indianolaiowa.gov/chia-openhouse-RSVP
Tuesday, Dec. 31 • 4 P.M.
- WHAT: Last Call for Service
- LOCATION: Indianola Fire East Bay & Parking Lot (110 N 1st Street, Indianola)
Thank you, Chief, for nearly a decade’s worth of service. You are a true community champion, whose impact on Indianola is defined by your extraordinary leadership, generosity and dedication.
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