A giddy firefighter couldn’t contain her excitement in revealing Beyonce’s win for Album of the Year at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Captain and Public Information Officer Sheila Kelliher Berkoh announced Beyonce’s historic victory for Cowboy Carter at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.
Berkoh pressed the envelope to her chest with a shocked look on her face while announcing the 43-year-old singer’s win.
In accepting the award, Beyonce embraced Berkoh and LA County Fire Department’s Chief Anthony Marrone, who joined Berkoh on stage to present the night’s top prize.
The win was a first for Beyonce, who had been nominated for Album of the Year four previous times.
‘I feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years,’ Beyonce said during her acceptance speech.
Social media went into a frenzy after the win, glomming onto Berkoh’s reaction while celebrating the starlet’s win.
‘The firefighter who gasped with delight for beyonce, gaga with tears rolling down her face as beyonce accepted her award, there is much pain in this world but not in that room,’ one X user posted.
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Captain and Public Information Officer Sheila Kelliher Berkoh announced Beyonce’s historic victory for Cowboy Carter at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night
‘Bless the firefighter that read that card and placed it to her heart – Beyonce Knowles Carter is a Grammy Award winning Album of the Year recipient #CowboyCarter I know that’s right! Lord knows we shouldn’t have had to wait this long,’ another posted.
‘The excitement of the lady firefighter about Beyoncé winning was so cute like “i get to meet the queen???”‘ a third wrote.
Others were thrilled to see LA firefighters as the presenters.
‘This is so touching! Respect goes out to each and every one of them!,’ one user wrote.
‘The Los Angeles Fire Department presenting Album of the Year at the #GRAMMYs is such a unique and impactful moment!,’ another shared.
Members of California’s LA County Fire Department appeared on stage and received a standing ovation before Beyonce hugged Berkoh and Marrone
Social media went into a frenzy after the win
In addition to Album of the Year, Beyonce took home two other awards, including for Best Country Album.
Social media was quick to react after noticing her stunned reaction to the country honor.
She froze before hugging her daughter, Blue Ivy, and husband, Jay-Z.
‘The genuine shock is sending me,’ one fan said.
The other award Beyonce took home was for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her song “II Most Wanted” with Miley Cyrus.
In addition to Album of the Year, Beyonce took home two other awards, including for Best Country Album
The awards show focused on the LA wildfires, with host Trevor Noah promoting a fundraising campaign for victims.
According to Noah, the ceremony raised $7 million for relief efforts.
Campaign contributors include Anschutz Entertainment Group, Amazon Music, Mastercard, CBS, and the Crypto.com Arena.
The funds raised during the broadcast will benefit the MusiCares, Direct Relief, the Pasadena Community Foundation and the California Community Foundation.
Several presenters and awards winners praised firefighters during the show, including Beyonce.
‘I’d like to thank and acknowledge and praise all of the firefighters for keeping us safe,’ she said.
