Statement from Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan on Overwhelming Voter Approval of Proposition 1 – a Regional Fire Authority

Read article at lfptowncrier.com. Shoreline, WA – “Thank You for Supporting the Future of Shoreline Fire. Today, we celebrate a major step forward for our communities. With the passage of the Regional Fire Authority, we are ensuring the long-term stability and effectiveness of Shoreline Fire’s…


Statement from Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan on Overwhelming Voter Approval of Proposition 1 – a Regional Fire Authority

Read article at shorelineareanews.com. Over 66% Vote Yes on the Measure Thank You for Supporting the Future of Shoreline Fire. Today, we celebrate a major step forward for our communities. With the passage of the Regional Fire Authority, we are ensuring the long-term stability and effectiveness of…


Shoreline, Northshore Fire Departments to merge After voter approval

Read article at kiro7.com. Two fire departments in North King County are declaring victory, as it looks like voters have approved a measure to combine the departments into one body. The Shoreline Fire Department and Northshore Fire Department – which serves Kenmore and Lake Forest Park – have…


Statement from Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan on Overwhelming Voter Approval of Proposition 1 – a Regional Fire Authority.

Over 66% Vote Yes on the Measure February 13, 2025 Shoreline, WA – “Thank You for Supporting the Future of Shoreline Fire. Today, we celebrate an important step forward for our communities. With the passage of the Regional Fire Authority, we are ensuring the long-term stability and effectiveness…


Op-Ed: Forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) addresses rising service needs while easing tax pressure on residents

Read op-ed at shorelineareanews.com Proposition 1 – A Regional Fire Authority Measure The February 11, 2025, special election will provide an opportunity for voters from Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline to decide on the formation of a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) and its revenue sources.…


What do Shoreline homeowners pay for Fire and Emergency Services and how will a Regional Fire Authority change what you pay?

Read article at shorelineareanews.com. By Shoreline Fire Chief Matt Cowan Lately I have been getting a lot of phone calls and emails from property owners asking what they pay now for fire and emergency services and what they would pay under a Regional Fire Authority (RFA). Understanding how much…


The Shoreline and Northshore Boards of Fire Commissioners Approve Placing a Regional Fire Authority Measure on the February 2025 Special Election Ballot

Read article in the LFP Town Crier. Shoreline, WA. – The Shoreline and Northshore Boards of Fire Commissioners have approved placing a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) measure on the February 11, 2025, special election ballot. The next step in this process will take place on December 13, 2024, when…


The Shoreline and Northshore Boards of Fire Commissioners Approve Placing a Regional Fire Authority Measure on the February 2025 Special Election Ballot

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 25, 2024 Media Contact: Bruce Gryniewski Cell phone: (206) 409-7138 Shoreline, WA. – The Shoreline and Northshore Boards of Fire Commissioners have approved placing a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) measure on the February 11, 2025, special election ballot. The next…


For Immediate Release - Special Public Meeting of the Shoreline and Northshore Fire Departments Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 October 23, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT Bruce Gryniewski (206-409-7138) Special Public Meeting of the Shoreline and Northshore Fire Departments Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee KENMORE, WA – Residents in…


Communication Regarding Partnership Between Northshore, Shoreline & Woodinville Fire Departments

Consolidation among area fire departments has been accelerating over the last decade and offers the promise of cost savings and performance improvements. During 2015 and 2016 Northshore Fire, Bothell Fire, and Woodinville Fire & Rescue explored consolidation but were unable to gain a consensus…