Celebrate Seattle Fire’s 2020 Annual Awards winners

By Samantha Allen

Published: October 23, 2021 | 7:22 AM GMT

Congratulations to all of the members of the Seattle Fire Department who have been recognized for their exceptional accomplishments in the year 2020.

The department recently presented a video appreciation event to honor individuals and teams that received an annual award last year. We invite the public to view the ceremony on YouTube and learn about our personnel’s outstanding efforts.

2020 winners

More than 250 employees earned special recognition for their courageous fire and EMS responses, leadership and service above self to the community we serve. We also recognized 10 individuals as employees of the year in various categories:

Chief of the Year: Deputy Chief Melissa Kennedy

Officer of the Year: Lieutenant Michael Brian Wallace

Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Roger Webber

Civilian of the Year: Sarah Smith

Lifetime Achievement: Lieutenant Jon Kimball, Lieutenant Kym LeRoy and Lieutenant Francis Brennan

Customer Service: Evan Ward

Community Service: Firefighter Tien Tran and Galen Thomaier, Last Resort Fire Department

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.