Rock Island Appoints Brandon Baker as Interim Fire Chief
Rock Island, Illinois, has appointed Battalion Chief Brandon Baker as interim fire chief. The appointment follows the retirement of Chief Bob Graff and was made by City Manager Todd Thompson.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 5, 2026 — Rock Island, Illinois – City Manager Todd Thompson has appointed Battalion Chief Brandon Baker to serve as the interim Fire Chief for the City of Rock Island. This transition comes after the retirement of former Fire Chief Bob Graff.
The appointment of Chief Baker to the interim role was confirmed by city officials. He moves into the leadership position following Chief Graff’s departure from the department. Specific details regarding the timeline of Chief Graff’s retirement or the exact date Chief Baker officially assumed his interim duties were not immediately provided.
Battalion Chief Baker has served within the Rock Island Fire Department, holding the rank of Battalion Chief prior to this interim appointment. The City Manager’s office made the decision to appoint Baker to lead the department on a temporary basis. Further information regarding a permanent selection process for the Fire Chief position has not been disclosed at this time.
The Rock Island Fire Department is a key public safety service for the city, responding to various emergency calls and engaging in community fire prevention efforts. The leadership change marks a new chapter for the department as it operates under interim command.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayla Louis on www.kwqc.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
