Ryan Sheaffer is a professional auctioneer, emcee, and Lieutenant with the City of Kirkland Fire Department. His career in the fire service began in 2012, and he gained national prominence in 2019 as an expert panel member on FOX Television's "First Responders Live." Ryan has made significant media appearances, including interviews about Kirkland Fire Department's response to coronavirus on NBC, MSNBC, and FOX. He was also featured in a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campaign, highlighting community efforts during the pandemic and both co-wrote and recorded all voiceovers for training videos for fire departments nationwide.

As an auctioneer and emcee, Ryan's abilities have been showcased in various events, including emceeing the Stronger Families: Hope for Heroes gala in Bellevue, Washington for three years, most recently in 2024. Ryan has served as an auctioneer and emcee at numerous fundraising events in the Pacific Northwest. Clients include Bridge of Promise, Center for Active Living, and Encanto Arts. In the world of entertainment, Ryan has showcased his talents in prominent roles on the Emmy-winning show "Scrubs" and ABC's "The Bachelorette" Season Three. As a proud member of SAG-AFTRA, his experience in the entertainment industry complements his other professional endeavors.

Before embarking on his firefighting career, Ryan was a corporate trainer in finance, working with major financial institutions such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Bank of the West. He was a faculty member at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Colorado, and co-founded South Seattle CrossFit in 2012.

Athletics have always been a significant part of Ryan's life. He played Division I Tennis at the University of Portland, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. His athletic achievements include completing three marathons, an Ironman Triathlon, and summiting peaks such as Mt. Rainier and Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Above all, Ryan values his role as a husband and father. He enjoys coaching his son and daughter's sports teams, traveling, and spending time with family. He lives in Seattle, Washington, with his wife and children.