08/31/2026
Meet Firefighter & Public Education Director Kevin Drehmel
Kevin has served with the Becker Fire Department for 9 years and was recently named the department’s Firefighter of the Year.
Becoming a firefighter was something Kevin dreamed about as a kid. His favorite part of serving is knowing that what they do matters. Whether it’s a major emergency or something that may seem small, there’s an opportunity to make a difference for someone who needs it. He also values the camaraderie and sense of family within the department and serving alongside people who genuinely care about their community.
Kevin especially enjoys technical rescue and live burn training and appreciates every opportunity to continue learning and become a better firefighter. His favorite kind of call? “The ones where everyone is okay.”
What keeps him coming back is the opportunity to help people in their time of need and knowing that being there when someone needs help can make a difference.
Outside of the fire department, Kevin is the pastor of Harvest Church in Big Lake. He also operates an adult foster care home, installs flooring, and co-founder of Compassion Connection, a local nonprofit serving foster, adoptive, and kinship families.
When he isn’t working or serving, Kevin enjoys working out, traveling, spending time with his family, and going to live shows. He could happily eat breakfast food for all three meals of the day. His favorite movies include Seabiscuit and Point Break (1991), and his go-to drink is a white chocolate mocha.
Kevin appreciates that Becker is a great place to raise a family. He especially values the way the community supports local businesses and first responders and how willing people are to step up and help one another.
His message to residents: “See a need. Fill a need. Look for opportunities to help the people around you when there’s a need. I believe God has given each of us a purpose and opportunities to make a difference right where we are. You don’t have to be a firefighter to serve your community—sometimes it simply starts with noticing someone who could use a hand and being willing to help.”
Thank you, Kevin, for 9 years of dedication and service to the Becker community!
