Sullivan Fire is a short documentary about volunteer firefighters in Upstate New York, the seemingly ordinary people who carry an extraordinary responsibility. 

Told with rare access by filmmaker and volunteer firefighter Chris Ramirez, Sullivan Fire is an intimate, ground-level look at the unpaid firefighters who hold together a fragile public safety net through personal sacrifice and deep ties to the communities they protect. At a time when we feel more disconnected from our neighbors than ever, Sullivan Fire reveals the heroism of stepping up when it matters most.

And as the volunteer ranks decline nationwide, entire communities are left increasingly vulnerable. Sullivan Fire tells the story of a system under unprecedented strain and confronts a difficult question: What happens if there’s no one to answer the call?

Your support for Sullivan Fire will help complete post-production and bring the film to audiences through festivals, educational screenings, and community partnerships, inspiring honest conversation about the future of volunteer fire service.

To help support the film, contact Chris Ramirez at sullivanfiredoc@gmail.com 

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