09/30/2026
For the month of September we are proud to recognize anniversaries for the following members at LAFD (pictured from left to right).
Firefighter Jaime Ballweg-Pierce with 1 year of service! Jaime started with LAFD in September of 2025. Since then she has completed Wildland and Fire 1 courses. Thank you for your service, Jaime!
Chief Nate Sievers with 10 years of service! Chief Sievers started with LAFD in September of 2016 and has been in the fire service since 2001. He has been on every department in every place he has lived since then. Some of these departments include Sun Prairie, Lancaster and Poynette. He has been part of 2 industrial fire brigades and holds credentials in hazmat, ropes rescue, confined space rescue in addition to EMT. He has been the Chief at Lodi for almost 4 years. Thank you for your service, Chief Sievers!
Firefighter Ryan Lehr with 9 years of service! Ryan started with LAFD in September of 2017. Ryan has completed Fire 1, Fire 2, Pump Operator and Safety Officer courses. He is also part of our ropes rescue team. Thank you for your service, Ryan!
Firefighter Kyle Pierce with 1 year of service! Kyle started with LAFD in September of 2025. Since then he has completed Wildland and Fire 1 courses. Thank you for your service, Kyle!
These members hold important value to our department and we are grateful for their service and dedication to our community.
Please help us in congratulating them for their anniversaries!