Mullican Appointed Full-Time Chief

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Kodiak’s interim fire chief since Rome Kamai was suddenly suspended two months ago know officially has the full job title. Jim Mullican, who was appointed acting chief in early December, began his official duties starting today, according to a press release from City Manager Aimee Kniaziowski. 

She said that Mullican was a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and started with the KFD as a volunteer in 1999. He became deputy chief in 2011. He and his family have lived in Kodiak since 1987.

Kniaziowski said she looks forward to the commitment and energy Mullican brings to the job.