SEATTLE – Fire Chief Harold Scoggins held a promotional ceremony on Feb. 25 at Fire Station 10 to promote seven Seattle Fire members to new ranks in the department. Congratulations to all as they step into new leadership roles.
Professional staff new hires:
- Finance Director, Tricia Ellermeier
- Assistant Personnel Specialist, Heidi Wood
- Fire Protection Engineer, Eric Hamerski
- Administrative Specialist 3, Em DeBell
- Fire Protection Engineer, Quinn Steffy
- Management Systems Analyst Sr., Noelle Johnson
- Accounting Technician, Christie Santos
Lieutenant promotions:
- Lieutenant Cyrus A. Brown
- Lieutenant Timothy A. Choi
- Lieutenant Zachary A. Cordova (not in attendance)
- Lieutenant Matthew R. Meikle
- Lieutenant Reuben E Powell
- Lieutenant Jacob C Wilkins
Captain promotions:
- Captain Dustin Knutson
King County Fire Chiefs Association award recipients
The Fire Chief also recognized four Seattle Fire members who were honored by the King County Fire Chiefs Association in late 2024:
- Firefighter of the Year, Firefighter Scotty Kallstrom
- Customer Service Award, Manny Romero, Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
- Officer of the Year, Capt. Jimmy Walker
- Civilian Employee of the Year, Kristin Cox, Behavioral Health Coordinator