Supporting our volunteer heroes

Representative Pauline Wendzel
Apr 24, 2025
2 min read

Michigan’s volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel are the backbone of emergency response in rural and small-town communities. These men and women give their time, risk their safety, and often bear financial costs—all to protect their neighbors, frequently without any compensation.

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