HAMLET
FIRE DEPARTMENT
MEET THE CHIEF
MATT VERLEY
37564 U.S.HIGHWAY 26 • SEASIDE, OREGON 97138 • 503-738-8188
Matt Verley graduated
from Dallas High school in
1995. He spent the next 9
years in the US Navy as a
nuclear electronics
technician on submarines
and aircraft carriers, and 3
years as an instructor at the
nuclear prototype and
testing reactor in upstate
New York. After serving in
the Navy, Matt moved back
to northwest Oregon and
started construction/
fabrication and aerial
surveying businesses, and
began volunteering on the
Hamlet Fire department.
After 12 years as a volunteer
firefighter and 5 years as
assistant Chief, Matt
replaced the retiring chief
Bill Boone in 2016.
Back row (left to right): Justin Brown, Matt Verley, Tim Cook, Dayton Vetter, Bill Boone, Jeff Lounsbury, Shawn Hayes Front row (left to
right): Margaret Strozyk-Hayes, Mark Secord, Susan Oxley, Shane Mergel, John Benson, Steve Brooks, Evan Goin
HAMLET FIRE DEPARTMENT APPARATUS
Necanicum Station ( Highway 26)
3321 - Structural fire engine with 1,000 gal./1,250 gpm pump
3350 - Rescue vehicle with a full compliment of hydraulic rescue tools and
BLS medical equipment
3370 - Type 6 Wildland fire truck
3360 - Air unit with a 4,500 psi compressor for SCBA air bottles
Hamlet Station (Hamlet Road)
3322 - Structural Fire engine with 1,000 gal./1,000 gpm pump
3332 - Water tender with 2,200 gallons of water
Than k y o u!
to all our dedicated
Firefighters and EMS Responders
who help make our community safe!
HONORING OUR LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS 2016 | 7