From the start, Lee-Ann has continually been engaged in regular in-house training, public education events, scheduled maintenance and all other related firefighter duties. Her compassion, loyalty, trust and leadership add remarkable value to her team. Anyone who encounters her is immediately impacted by her positive energy and ability to help others at any time. She is compassionate and respectful, works well with others, and truly an honor to have as a member. As her chief describes – “She truly is an angel sent from above!”
As a firefighter, Lee-Ann understands how her training benefits the
trade and she has gained the experience to help others understand the
links between training material and real-life experience. This
firefighter is involved with Camp Molly and is working closely with
Chiefs to bring this opportunity to her department to support young
women have an opportunity to experience life as a firefighter.
As a community member, Lee-Ann manages to find time to coach young
athletes and is well engaged with local schools assisting when needed.
Her commitment to remain physically fit is motivational to others and
she consistently encourages all to perform to their highest capability.
This firefighter’s youngest child has been in and out of the hospital
for the last year dealing with numerous infections and surgeries. Like
any parent, our children are our priority. However, Lee-Ann has
continued to thrive and remains well engaged with her fire family and
continues to serve and protect her community. Her ability to juggle a
full-time job, be a committed partner and parent, serve as an instructor
for the fire service, and a mentor to all new members of her department
in the last five years has not gone unnoticed.
FSWO is pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Pink Helmet of Courage Award is Firefighter Lee-Ann Stam from Clarence-Rockland Fire Department.