The nominators of the 3E award describe Al Steeves as a humble and noble mentor to both men and women in the fire service who continually and tirelessly devotes his time towards educating, encouraging and empowering individuals pursuing a career in the fire service as well as those already on the job. This includes his past and ongoing commitments that encourage women to enter the fire service, being a member of Kitchener Fire’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and promoting and working in programs such as Kitchener’s Young Female Firefighter and Hamilton’s Camp FFIT. This individual also works very hard at maximizing the potential of both his students while always exhibiting the qualities that are so important to the fire service; knowledge, leadership, mutual respect and integrity.
Please join FSWO in congratulating Captain Al Steeves of the Kitchener Fire Department and Instructor at Conestoga College who is FSWO’s selection for the 2018 3E Award.