Quad Cities International Airport Public Safety Department

07/13/2026

We are just four weeks away from our Triennial Full-Scale Exercise. This exercise is vital not only to the airport, but to the safety and preparedness of our entire community.

Local mutual-aid partners—including fire, law enforcement, EMS, air medical services, hospital systems, and Metrolink—will work together to test communication, response times, medical capabilities, coordination, and overall emergency readiness.

Strong partnerships are essential during a real emergency. This exercise gives us the opportunity to train together, identify challenges, and ensure we are prepared to respond as one coordinated team.

07/11/2026

Need something to listen to at the pool, on a road trip or while folding laundry? Check out our podcast episode with the Moline Police Department: https://bit.ly/4vp9Ay2

You'll hear:
🌎 What "International" actually means in our name
🚒 The surprising role airport police and firefighters play (including chasing wildlife off the runway)
🏗️ How Project GATEWAY is transforming the passenger experience
💡 Plus plenty of behind-the-scenes stories about how your hometown airport keeps nearly 700,000 travelers safe and moving each year.

Give it a listen and let us know what surprised you most!

07/04/2026

Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Today, the Metropolitan Airport Authority Police and Fire Department proudly joins our community and our nation in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

For two and a half centuries, this great nation has stood as a symbol of freedom, courage, service, and opportunity. As first responders, we are honored to serve under the values that have defined America since 1776—dedication to our communities, commitment to protecting others, and the unwavering spirit of those who came before us.

From the skies above our airport to the people who travel through our community every day, we are reminded that the strength of our country comes from ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in service to one another.

As we celebrate this historic milestone, we honor our nation's past, appreciate the freedoms we enjoy today, and look forward with optimism to the future.

Happy 250th Birthday, America!
May we continue to serve with pride, protect with honor, and uphold the values that make the United States the greatest nation in the world.

06/29/2026

06/12/2026

06/01/2026

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you a Certified State of Illinois Police Officer looking for a career change with purpose, professionalism, and opportunity?

Join the team at the Metropolitan Airport Authority Police and Fire Department at Quad Cities International Airport. Become part of a department that values leadership, teamwork, public safety, and pride in serving our community.

If you are ready for a new challenge in a unique law enforcement environment — we want to hear from you.

Check us out and see where your career can take off.

This position is NOT a federal government position. It is NOT affected by the U.S. government shutdown. About The Role: The Quad Cities International Airport is looking for an eager applicant for the Airport Police and Fire Officer position. Under the direction of the Airport Police and Fire Chief,....

05/22/2026