Ryan Volz began his fire service journey in the fall of 1992 with the Marlette Fire Department, located in Michigan’s Thumb region. Over the next five years, he served as a dedicated firefighter, laying the groundwork for a distinguished career. In 1997, Volz relocated to Fenton, where he joined the Fenton Township Fire Department as

For 56 years, Capt. Harold “Red” Skinner has called the Linden Fire Department his second home. Now 82, Red still proudly serves as captain of the small firehouse nestled next to Linden City Hall. Recently, he was honored by the Linden City Council for his decades of unwavering service—a journey that began in 1969 when

In a time when the demand for firefighters is rising and departments across Michigan are struggling to fill positions, Genesee County has stepped up with an innovative solution—starting at the high school level. The Genesee Career Institute (GCI) Fire Academy, launched in 2021, is doing more than just preparing students for a career—it’s changing lives.

On the first Tuesday in August, communities across the nation join together for National Night Out, a community-building tradition that’s been fostering positive partnerships between residents, law enforcement and first responders since 1984. Today, more than 17,000 neighborhoods participate, hosting events filled with safety demonstrations, activities and plenty of family fun. Again this year, the