After 40 years in fire safety service and investigations, Chief John Mattox is retiring from the Shawnee Fire Department.
Mattox announced his retirement to staff in fall 2019, and Mayor Michelle Distler honored the chief and his service to Shawnee during her State of the City address last month.
His last day is June 15, and his official retirement date is July 1.
“I’m very appreciative, thankful for the support from the community, the firefighters,” Mattox said. “If you surround yourself with the right people, they will make you successful, and I think I’ve done that.”
(Read more: Prairie Village Post)
