New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle swore in New Concord Fire Chief Matthew Hamsher on March 9.
Following an affirmative vote from New Concord Village Council on March 8, Hamsher’s swearing-in ceremony took place at New Concord’s Village Park. It was officiated by Lyle.
“We have just the right leader to bring our fire department and village and community together and bring on the long successes we have had to date,” said Lyle at the ceremony.
New Concord Mayor Jennifer Lyle congratulates New Concord Fire Department Chief Matthew Hamsher. The ceremony was held on March 9.
Hamsher began as a volunteer with the department in 2005 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2013. He became captain later that year when the department changed from volunteer to a part-time paid department.
“I’m just very excited, honored, and humble to be here. There is a lot of work to do and I’m excited to get to it,” said Hamsher.
New Concord Fire Chief Matt Hamsher and his wife Lindsay have two daughters, Charlotte and Caroline. Hamsher was sworn in on March 9.
Hamsher is a paramedic holding a bachelor’s degree in emergency management and fire science. He is also certified as a HAZMAT Tech, Firefighter II, fire safety inspector, and fire instructor.
Hamsher is the 10th chief of the New Concord Fire Department since 1900. The New Concord Fire Department has operated continuously since its founding in 1846.
Hamsher is an East Sparta native.
