If you believe in showing up for others at real personal cost, with no expectation of reward, we invite you to support Sullivan Fire the film.

They are volunteer firefighters, and across the United States, about 85 percent of fire departments are fueled by their courage.

At its core, Sullivan Fire the film is about people who’ve built their lives around a powerful truth, that the heart of who we are is found in how we help one another. It’s also about the almost impossible balance they carry every day, a job, a family, a life of their own, and a pager that can change everything in an instant.

Told with unprecedented access and insight by filmmaker and volunteer firefighter Chris Ramirez. This film digs into the how and why behind their service, at a moment when volunteer numbers are falling to levels that put entire communities at risk.

One of the central threads of Sullivan Fire follows Chief Craig Blakesley, a man pushing against the limits of age and health while doing everything he can to prepare the next generation. He knows his time in the gear is fading, but his responsibility to the people coming up behind him isn’t.

Woven through his story are two young women finding their own path, discovering purpose, confidence, and community as they take on the demanding training it takes to serve.

Your support helps bring this vital story to the screen, honoring these unsung heroes while inspiring others to answer the call.

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