We are excited to share that Cape Coral Fire Chief Ryan W. Lamb has been selected as the 2019 Florida Fire Chief of the Year. This distinguished honor is presented by the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association to recognize a truly outstanding Fire Chief whose acts and deeds in their profession, home, community, and country serve as an example and challenge for all other Chief Fire Executives throughout Florida.

Chief Lamb was selected for this award for his leadership in the face of adverse situations, for his accomplishments in just one year in the position, for his commitment to his own growth through education, and for his progressive approach to advancing the fire service.

Chief Lamb began his employment with the Cape Coral Fire Department in 2005 and was promoted to Fire Chief by the Cape Coral City Manager in May of 2018. The Florida Fire Chief’s Association (FFCA) represents over 2,200 members and is Florida’s professional association that specializes in promoting and supporting excellence in fire & emergency services management.