Saginaw, MI High School Fire Academy Presentation to City Council

This City of Saginaw, MI City Council meeting on March 11, 2025, included a presentation by Fire Engineer Cody Bieber regarding the Saginaw High School Fire Academy. The program, now in its third year, is a collaboration between the Saginaw Career Complex, Delta College, and the Saginaw Fire Department, designed to prepare high school students with firefighter certifications and hands-on training to enter the workforce as volunteer or career firefighters. The presentation highlighted the program's growth, including a 116% increase in enrollment since inception, active recruitment efforts, and the creation of a Community Engagement Coordinator position to promote the academy. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were discussed, the program's expansion and recruitment initiatives may influence future budget and staffing considerations for the fire department.