The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association recognizes excellence in leadership, service, and contributions to the fire service through its annual awards.
The Metropolitan Fire Chief of the Year Award is presented annually to a Regular Member of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association. This award recognizes distinguished leadership, professional accomplishments, and meaningful contributions to the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and to fire and life safety worldwide.
The recipient is selected by a majority vote of Metro members in good standing.
Washington, DC
Mesa, AZ
San Antonio, TX
Prince William County, MD
Los Angeles, CA
Boston, MA
Miami, FL
Edmonton, AB
Oklahoma City, OK
Orange County, CA
No Award Presented
Kansas City, MO
Toronto, ON
Columbus, OH
Miami, FL
London Fire Brigade, UK
Los Angeles City, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
San Diego, CA
Philadelphia, PA
New Orleans, LA
Charlotte, NC
The Russell E. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award may be presented to any past or present Metropolitan Fire Chief, regardless of membership status, whose long-standing contributions, leadership, and sustained impact have significantly advanced the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association and the broader fire service.
Note: The Metropolitan Fire Chief Lifetime Achievement Award was renamed the Russell E. Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2021.
El Paso, TX; Orange County, FL; Seminole County, FL
Retired
Tualatin Valley, OR
RetiredJersey City, NJ, and Deputy Director of the USFA
RetiredPrince William County, VA
RetiredHenrico County, VA
(Retired) and IAFC, CEOPhiladelphia, PA
Miami / Miami-Dade
RetiredCharlotte, NC
RetiredDetroit, MI
RetiredChief Fire & Rescue Advisor, London, England
Alameda County, CA, and Tualatin Valley, OR
RetiredFairfax County, VA
(Retired) & Acting USFA AdministratorU.S. Fire Administration Administrator
Louisville, KY
RetiredPittsburgh, PA
RetiredMesa, AZ
RetiredPalm Beach County, FL
New Orleans, LA
RetiredDallas, TX
RetiredMiami, FL
RetiredPhoenix, AZ
New Orleans
Retired
