2025 Breakfast with the Chief

Thank You for Standing with Our Firefighters!

We are incredibly thankful to the many individuals and organizations who came together in support of the Bellevue Fire Foundation at this year’s Breakfast with the Chief. The morning was a powerful reminder that protecting our community begins with protecting those who serve it. We are grateful to the firefighters and leaders who shared their experiences, and to the sponsors, table hosts, and community members whose presence and partnership made the morning so meaningful.

At the 4th Annual Breakfast with the Chief, our focus was simple and powerful: Protecting the Protectors. Through a compelling panel discussion, we heard firsthand how the equipment and training made possible by this community have already strengthened firefighter safety, readiness, and resilience — and why continued investment is essential as demands on our fire service grow.

From advanced protective equipment to specialized training and wellness resources, the Bellevue Fire Foundation exists to help bridge critical gaps beyond what public funding alone can provide. The needs discussed at the breakfast reflect the evolving risks our firefighters face and the importance of ensuring they have what they need to serve — and return home safely.

Because of your generosity, the momentum from this morning will directly support the next phase of essential equipment and training that protects our firefighters while they protect our community.

The breakfast may be over, but the impact continues. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and belief in this mission.

Please take a moment to explore the photo gallery below and recognize the sponsors whose leadership helped make this event possible.

Together, we are protecting those who protect us.