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 annual awards ceremony in their honor. Awards are presented in three categories: Career Firefighter of the Year, Volunteer / Reserve Firefighter of the Year, and Support Person of the Year.
Previous Award Winners: 
Career Firefighter of the Year
Volunteer / Reserve Firefighter of the Year
The Monterey County Fire Chiefs Association is proud and honored to recognize the following award recipients for 2023:
Career Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Chantel Duliba Vega – Greenfield Fire Department
Volunteer / Reserve Firefighter of the Year: Reserve Firefighter Kelsey Kutter – Seaside Fire Department
Support Person of the Year: Jeff Ackerman – Monterey County ITD Radio
2023 Career Firefighter of the Year – Firefighter Chantel Duliba Vega, Greenfield Fire Department
2023 Volunteer / Reserve Firefighter of the Year – Reserve Firefighter Kelsey Kutter, Seaside Fire Department
2023 Support Person of the Year – Jeff Ackerman, Monterey County ITD Radio
