Brandon Sivley named 2025 Firefighter of the Year
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Decatur Fire & Rescue announced that one of its own was named as the 2025 Firefighter of the Year.
On Saturday, Decatur Fire & Rescue announced Lieutenant Brandon Sivley as the recipient of the 2025 Firefighter of the Year award.
The department said Sivley serves as a Deputy Fire Marshal for DFR. In the news release sent out announcing Sivley as the recipient of the award, DFR said he is well-regarded for his 'unwavering advocacy for Decatur Fire & Rescue and the City of Decatur.'
DFR said Sivley began his career with the City of Decatur on Jan. 24, 2011, as a firefighter. He has since grown his career, being promoted to Driver-Engineer in Nov. 2019 and later to Lieutenant in Jan. 2022.
In his current role within the Fire Marshal's Division, DFR said Sivley is responsible for a variety of tasks, including fire investigations, plan reviews, site visits, life safety inspections and code enforcement.
Sivley was honored at the annual American Legion Post 15 Community Awards Ceremony on the evening of Friday, March 14, 2025.
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