Come meet the new Shoreline Fire Chief

Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan

The community is cordially invited to a reception welcoming new Fire Chief Matt Cowan to Shoreline Fire. 

The oath of office ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 3:00pm at Shoreline Fire headquarters, 17525 Aurora Ave N.

There will be a short reception following the ceremony. Then the Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting at 5:00pm.

Matt Cowan was previously Deputy Chief of Operations at Maple Valley Fire and Rescue. In addition to many years experience as a firefighter, and commanding officer, he comes to Shoreline with impressive credentials, including a Masters Degree in Public Administration, Executive Fire Officer Certification through the National Fire Academy and a National Chief Fire Officer Certification. Matt lives in Snoqualmie Pass, with his wife Holly and three children.