Seattle police shot and killed a man Tuesday night at Alaskan Way and Seneca Street, on the downtown waterfront. Police said the man was armed with a knife and moved toward officers. Port of Seattle officers contacted the Seattle Police Department around 9:20 p.m. about a “man in crisis armed with a kitchen knife,” said

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The Community Service recognizes an individual who has contributed a significant amount of time and effort for the betterment of the community. Congratulations to Debbie Steinhauer, the founder and former Chair of the Seattle Fire Foundation.

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The Seattle Fire Department is a place of incredible loyalty and dedication. This award recognizes the person who has devoted much of his or her life in service through the Seattle Fire Department. The awards committee received a number of exceptional nominations in this category and could not narrow it to just one. We recognize

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Civilian employee of the Year is awarded to the non-uniform member who carries out responsibilities in an exemplary fashion, always promoting a can-do attitude. Christa is awesome. Congratulations Christa Williams, civilian employee of the year.

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All public sector employees have an element of customer service to their jobs. Yet some people go above and beyond our high standard in how they perform their duties. We recognize Trina Knable, Account Technician III, as the 2021 Customer Service Award winner.

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Chiefs of the Year are responsible for ensuring their firefighters, company officers and battalions are prepared for whatever comes their way. Congratulations Battalion Chief Erik Hotchkiss, 2021 Chief of the Year.

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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. They are constantly serving the needs of their crew and community. Congratulations Capt. Kevin Flanagan, 2021 Officer of the Year.

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Firefighter of the Year is someone who has a high regard for customer service, dedication to excellence and innovation and serves as a role model for others. We are pleased to announce Firefighter Jordan Legan as the department’s Firefighter of the Year for 2021.

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The Seattle Fire Department is a place of incredible loyalty and dedication. This award recognizes the person who has devoted much of his or her life in service through the Seattle Fire Department. The awards committee received a number of exceptional nominations in this category and could not narrow it to just one. We recognize

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The Seattle Fire Department is a place of incredible loyalty and dedication. This award recognizes the person who has devoted much of his or her life in service through the Seattle Fire Department. The awards committee received a number of exceptional nominations in this category and could not narrow it to just one. We recognize

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