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." In 2020, Ryan and his fellow firefighters in Kirkland, Washington, were among the first medical personnel to see pandemic patients in the United States. Ryan represented his department in many media appearances, including interviews about Kirkland Fire Department's response to the pandemic on NBC, MSNBC, and FOX. He was also featured in a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation campaign, highlighting community efforts during the pandemic. He also co-wrote and recorded all voiceovers for training videos for fire departments nationwide in response to the pandemic.

As an auctioneer and emcee, Ryan has brought his expertise and energy to fundraising events across the United States. He has led successful auctions for organizations such as Kirkland Arts Center, Interface Children & Family Services, and InvestED, among many others. For three consecutive years, he has also emceed the Stronger Families: Hope for Heroes gala in Bellevue, Washington. In addition to his work on stage, Ryan has appeared in featured roles on the Emmy-winning NBC show Scrubs and Season Three of ABC’s The Bachelorette. A proud member of SAG-AFTRA, Ryan blends his entertainment background with his professional hosting to create engaging, memorable experiences for audiences.

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. He also co-founded a successful gym, 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 (in Canada), 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.