Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association
Annual Awards
Since 1982, the Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association presents annual awards to persons who have distinguished themselves among their peers and to their organization as individuals who have gone above and beyond the call. These persons have demonstrated skills, character, and achievements that deserve special recognition. To honor and recognize these individuals, the Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association hosts a special awards ceremony in their honor. Awards are presented in three categories: Career Firefighter of the Year, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, and Support Person of the Year.
Previous Award Winners: 
Career Firefighter of the Year
Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
The Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association is proud and honored to recognize the following award recipients for 2022:
Career Firefighter of the Year: Division Chief Greg Greenlee – Monterey Fire Department
Volunteer Firefighter of the Year: Reserve Firefighter Kendell Emerick – Seaside Fire Department
Support Person of the Year: Kelsey Scanlon – County of Monterey Dept. of Emergency Management
2022 Career Firefighter of the Year – Division Chief Greg Greenlee, Monterey Fire Department
2022 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year – Reserve Firefighter Kendell Emerick, Seaside Fire Department
2022 Support Person of the Year – Kelsey Scanlon, County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management
