Greg Shinkle Named Coweta County Fire Chief
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners approved the County Administrator’s appointment of Greg Shinkle to serve as Coweta County Fire Chief, effective October 1, 2026, following Robby Flanagan’s retirement after 30 years of service.
“It truly is my honor to be considered for the position of Fire Chief and serve the citizens and visitors of Coweta County,” says Shinkle. “Albert Mohler said it best in his book ‘The Conviction to Lead’ – the most effective leaders are unstoppable teachers. They teach by word, example and sheer force of passion. My desire is to be a great teacher.”
Shinkle, a veteran firefighter with nearly 35 years of experience in the field, has served as Deputy Fire Chief of Coweta County Fire Rescue since June 2022. Previously, he worked for the Atlanta Fire Department, rising through the ranks and serving as Supervisor of Special Operations and Chief of Training. During his career, he was also one of Coweta County’s first part-time firefighters until the spring of 2016. Additionally, Shinkle has worked as a paramedic in the movie industry.
“Chief Shinkle’s extensive experience in the fire service gives us great confidence that he will lead Coweta County Fire Rescue with integrity, respect, and a commitment to excellence,” said County Administrator Michael Fouts. “We are excited to see the accomplishments he will achieve in the years to ahead as he supports the dedicated members of the fire rescue department who tirelessly serve our growing community.”
Firefighting has been a life-long passion for Shinkle. He enjoys that every day is different and the rush of helping people in need. Over the years, Shinkle has developed a passion for training and special operations as training is the backbone of every organization. He is looking forward to continuing to lead the fire department in a greater capacity while mentoring recruit classes and fellow firefighters.
Shinkle is a longtime resident of Tyrone, Georgia. He has been married to his wife for 42 years and has two sons and four grandchildren and another on the way.
