Each year, Seattle Fire honors and celebrates individuals and programs that demonstrate excellence in emergency response, leadership, customer service, and community impact.

Company officers are responsible for providing direction, support and guidance to their crews every day.

They are the ones ensuring the department responds to emergencies quickly and safely and are constantly serving the needs of their crew and community.

We are happy to recognize Lieutenant Paul Coale with 2025’s Officer of the Year award for his influence, dedication and contributions to Seattle Fire.
Lt. Coale is an excellent teacher, sharing his knowledge and skills in our competency-based training program, and on various committees.