48-Star Flag that Flew at KFD During WW 2 Returned to Firehouse
 
By Ex Chief Dean W. Pappas
January 18, 2026
 

The Fire Department received a memorable gift recently when the original 48 star flag that flew in front of Fire Department headquarters during World War II was found in the basement of a former member and was subsequently given back to the Firehouse by the Amrhein and Metzger families. Frank Amrhein was a KFD member. Clark Associates funeral home created a beautiful display case for the flag, which will now be displayed proudly at Fire headquarters.