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Austin Fire Uniformed Staff Member of the Year 2026 - Nathan Childress

Uniformed Staff Member of the Year It is a privilege to recognize Lieutenant Nathan Childress, a leader whose work ethic and integrity have become the gold standard for our Special Events Section. Nate consistently takes on more than is asked of him, driven by a genuine commitment to our community's safety. Even under the highest pressure, he brings a positive, can-do attitude that lifts the morale of everyone around him. What truly sets Nate apart is his ability to balance the responsibilities of delivering exceptional customer service with his unwavering enforcement of the fire code. He guides organizers through complex safety requirements with remarkable patience, ensuring that while he never budges on safety, every person feels respected and supported. For Nate, public safety and public service are not opposing goals but complementary. Nate is also a natural mentor who leads by example rather than ego. He is always the first to offer his time to train others, teaching them not just the procedures, but the deeper importance of why our work matters and how consistency builds public trust. Even with an exceptionally heavy workload, he remains approachable and invested in his colleagues' success. Lieutenant Childress demonstrates every day that true leadership is a posture of accountability and service. By choosing the right way over the easy one and always striving for improvement, he has strengthened our department’s reputation and shown us the very best a public servant can be. Please join me in honoring Lieutenant Nate Childress, Uniformed Staff Member of the Year