The Kingman Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service. After getting its start in 1921, the department has made the safety of Kingman residents and Kingman firefighters a top priority.
Fire chief Jake Rhoades said throughout his seven years with KFD, he is proud to see how the culture of the fire department puts safety first and has created a progressive culture around safety and community services.
“The Kingman Fire Department has always been looked up to as leaders in the fire service in Mohave County, as well as the state of Arizona,” Rhoades said.
Rhoades said one of the biggest milestones the department has seen was the transition from a department of volunteers to a career department.
During his time as fire chief, Rhoades said he’s proud of how adaptable the department is to change.