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   Command Staff

     
      Tom Jenkins - Chief
                           

Fire Chief Tom Jenkins joined the Rogers Fire Department in 2009. Prior to his arrival in Arkansas, Tom served as Deputy Chief for the City of Sand Springs (Oklahoma) Fire Department. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering from Oklahoma State University, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Chief Jenkins is a 2006 graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. He also became Arkansas's first Chief Fire Officer Designee from the Commission on Professional Credentialing in 2010. Chief Jenkins serves on the Industrial Advisory Board for Oklahoma State University's Fire Protection and Safety Program and also serves as an adjunct professor for Oklahoma State University and Northwest Arkansas Community College.


 
     Allan Skogen - Deputy Chief - Fire Prevention
                                                          

Deputy Chief Allan Skogen was hired by the Rogers Fire Department in March of 2001 as Fire Marshal. He promoted to Deputy Chief in June of 2003. Chief Skogen's career in public safety began in 1986 where he worked as an EMT in Orange County, CA. After becoming a Paramedic in 1989, he joined the Springdale Fire Department.  Chief Skogen has worked as a Flight Medic with Air Evac Lifeteam and an EMT Instructor for Northwest Medical Center in Springdale.  Chief Skogen also works as an adjunct instructor for the Fire Science Program at Northwest Arkansas Community College.

 


 
     Jake Rhoades - Deputy Chief - Special Operations & Training

Deputy Chief Jake Rhoades started with the Rogers Fire Department in July of 2009.  Jake began his fire service career in 1992 with the Stillwater Fire Department.  He holds a Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma Christian University and a Masters Degree in Executive Fire Service Leadership. Jake is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  In 2010 Chief Rhoades was recognized as by the Commission on Public Safety Excellence as a Chief Fire Office designee. Jake serves as the Arkansas state advocate for the Everyone Goes Home Program and is a principal member for the NFPA technical committee on Risk Management. Jake also serves as an adjunct professor with Kaplan University and serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Fire Chiefs Safety, Health, and Survival section.


    Calvin "Eddie" Thompson - Battalion Chief - A Platoon                                                                                         

Battalion Chief Eddie Thompson has been with the Rogers Fire Department since July of 1992. Prior to his employment with the Rogers Fire Department, Chief Thompson was enlisted with the United States Air Force  (Fire Protection Division). Chief Thompson started his career as a firefighter and steadily moved up through the ranks, promoting to Captain in July of 1997 and Battalion Chief in September of 2002.  Chief Thompson currently serves as a Citywide Tour Commander assigned to "A" Platoon.

    Bryan Hinds - Battalion Chief - B Platoon                                                        
  

Battalion Chief Bryan Hinds joined the Rogers Fire Department in 1997. Chief Hinds' career in public safety began as a 9-1-1 Dispatcher for the City of Springdale, AR in 1989.  In 1990, he became a Police Officer with the Springdale Police Department.  While with SPD he served various positions including patrolman, field training officer, and detective. Bryan promoted to Captain in 2002 and Battalion Chief in 2007. Chief Hinds currently serves as a Citywide Tour Commander for "B" Platoon.



 
    David Whitlow - Battalion Chief - C Platoon                                                        
  

Battalion Chief David Whitlow has been with the Rogers Fire Department since 1988. Chief Whitlow was hired as a Firefighter/EMT and has worked his way up through the ranks. David was an original member of the Northwest Arkansas Hazardous Materials Response Team.  He promoted to Captain in 1992 and promoted to Battalion Chief in 2002.  Chief Whitlow currently serves as a Citywide Tour Commander for "C" Platoon.


     

 
   
   
       Travis Hollis - Battalion Chief - Fire Prevention
              
  

Battalion Chief Travis Hollis started with the Rogers Fire Department in March of 2000. He began his fire service career in 1995 and promoted to Battalion Chief in 2003. He holds certifications as a hazardous materials technician, national registered paramedic, and as a national wildfire firefighter.

Previously he has held the title of President of the Arkansas Fire Marshal's Association, Arkansas Fire Code Revision Committee member, and NW Legislative Representative of the Arkansas Firefighters' Association.

Currently, he is in charge of several programs and projects such as Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) Accreditation, Insurance Services Officer (ISO) Evaluation, National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Management, Mobile Data Terminals, and Information Technology.

 
   



Staff Officers (Training and Fire Prevention Divisions)

     
      Matt Miller - Captain - Training Division                                                        
  

Captain Matt Miller started with the Rogers Fire Department in 1992. Matt is a nationally registered paramedic with previous experience as an instructor for the Northwest Arkansas Community College. Matt has been instrumental in the development of the Student Fire Marshal Program with the Rogers Public School System. In 2002, Matt attended the Leadership Benton County Program and also served as the President of Rogers Firefighters Inc, a non-profit organization. Captain Miller was the coordinator of the former Fire Investigation Team from 1997 until 2006. 1997 till 2006. Matt was a member of the Fire Investigation Team, serving as coordinator for six years. Matt currently serves as a Captain assigned to the Training Division. In addition to those duties, he serves as the department's Public Information Officer. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Western Illinois University in Administration. 

     William Huntington - Captain - Training Division (EMS Program Manager)


 
William "Bill" Huntington serves as a Captain assigned to manage the emergency
  medical services component of the fire department.  Bill was hired by the RFD in
  1997 and promoted to Captain in 2007.  He has previously served as the
  Hazardous Materials Coordinator for the department and was the first Director of
  the Special Operations Team when it was formed in 2010. 

 


    Josh Chapman - Captain - Training Division               
  

Josh Chapman was hire by the Rogers Fire Department in February of 2005. Prior to his employment with RFD, Josh was enlisted in the United States Marine Crops as a machine gunner. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Josh was hired as a Firefighter/Medic and was promoted to Captain in March of 2011. He currently serves as a Captain in Training Division. Additionally, he serves on departments Special Operations Team.

 

Coming Soon!     William Rumsey - Captain - Fire Prevention Division              
  

Josh Chapman was hire by the Rogers Fire Department in February of 2005. Prior to his employment with RFD, Josh was enlisted in the United States Marine Crops as a machine gunner. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. Josh was hired as a Firefighter/Medic and was promoted to Captain in March of 2011. He currently serves as a Captain in Training Division. Additionally, he serves on departments Special Operations Team.

 

 
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