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      Tom Jenkins - Chief
                           

Chief Jenkins started with the RFD March of 2009.  Prior to being selected as Chief of the Rogers Fire Department, Tom served as Deputy Chief for the City of Sand Springs (Oklahoma) Fire Department. Tom Jenkins 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 graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Chief Jenkins became Arkansas's first Chief Fire Officer Designee from the Commission on Professional Credentialing in 2010.  Chief Jenkins serves as the Vice President of the Metro Fire Chiefs Association of Northwest Arkansas and is a member of the Benton County 911 Board and Benton County Dive Team Board.  Tom is 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

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, where he rose through the ranks to serve as Training Officer. In 2008, Chief Rhoades accepted the position of Assistant Chief with the Jenks (Oklahoma) 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, MD. In 2010, Chief Rhoades was recognized as by the Commission of Public Safety Excellence as a Chief Fire Officer designee. Additionally in 2010, Jake was awarded member status with the Institute of Fire Engineers US Branch.  He has served as a 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 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