The DeGraff Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the retirement of Captain David King, which officially took place Monday evening, marking the conclusion of 30 years of dedicated service to the department and the community.
Throughout his three decades with the DeGraff Fire Department, King was known as a steady and dependable presence—someone fellow firefighters could always count on.
His commitment and longevity even became the subject of friendly department humor, with members joking that he had been around since the department’s historic 1927 Pirsch engine first went into service.
Beyond his leadership role, King made a lasting impact as a mentor. He was always willing to take new firefighters under his wing, sharing his knowledge, experience, and values, and teaching them what it truly means to be a good firefighter.
King said in a social media post:
“…Thanks to all of you, keep up the good work. I also need to thank my family for all their support, my beautiful wife Amy, and my daughter Rebekah. I love both of you, and thanks for standing by as I left during supper time or in the middle of the night.”
King went on to say his work isn’t quite over; he will still be working in the community for Indian Lake EMS.
The DeGraff Volunteer Fire Department extends its sincere thanks to Captain David King for his 30 years of commitment and service, and wishes him a long, happy, and well-earned retirement.
