City of Saginaw Fire Department

08/29/2026

The city is hiring the following positions:

- Biologist - Water Treatment Plant
- City Engineer
- Code Enforcement Inspector
- Electrical Maintenance Foreman
- Filtration Plant Maintenance II & iii
- Fleet Maintenance Technician
- Laborer I
- Office Assistant
- Packer Operator
- Treasury Clerk
- Skilled Clerical
- Public Service Worker

To apply, head to https://bit.ly/4yKZdaW.

08/28/2026

Today, we had the incredible honor of welcoming the Walker family to our station. They didn’t come because they needed assistance, had an emergency, or had any particular reason other than one simple and meaningful purpose—to say thank you to their fire department.

Their generosity and thoughtfulness left a lasting impression on all of us.

The Walker family presented us with a beautiful plaque that will soon have a permanent place on our station walls, serving as a reminder of the connection between our department and the community we are privileged to serve. They also gifted us several wonderful books, written and published by the Walker family themselves—gifts that we will proudly share and enjoy for years to come.

Of course, one of the highlights of the visit was giving little Miss Kamora her very own tour of the station. Seeing the excitement and curiosity in her eyes was a reminder of why what we do matters so much.

But perhaps the most meaningful gift of all came in the form of a letter from Robert Walker. His words were sincere, thoughtful, and deeply touching. While a plaque can hang on a wall and a book can sit on a shelf, words of genuine appreciation have a way of staying with you.

We can’t speak for every fire department across the country, but we are pretty confident that one thing remains constant among those who choose this profession: we live to serve.

We serve the people who live here, work here, eat here, sleep here, visit here, build their lives here, and raise their children here. We are fortunate enough to be welcomed into people’s lives during some of their most difficult moments—and equally fortunate when they take the time to remind us that our service is seen and appreciated.

The Walker family reminded us of that today.

You can see more of their published works at
https://www.instagram.com/ambitiouspublishing?utm_source=qr

08/27/2026

"My name is Madison Gonzales and I am a Station One engineer chauffeur for the City of Saginaw Fire Department. I drive the fire truck here on C shift. I was a firefighter for two years before I became a driver, and I've been a driver for about a year and a half now.

Driving the truck is literally the best thing in the world. My job is to make sure that my crew gets there safely, and that everyone else on the road is safe along the way. A good chauffeur is somebody who can get somewhere fast, but make sure everybody else is safe. You can drive fast, but you better know what the best route is and where your red lights are. You better know where your intersections are. The responsibility of driving gives me purpose. At a scene, I’m manning the water pump. It’s one of the most important jobs because if that pump stops working or you have a malfunction, well, you got guys 30 or 40 feet inside of a house that's got flames rolling out of the roof.

I grew up in the City of Saginaw. This is the only department I would have worked for. I didn't apply to Flint. I didn't apply to Detroit. I didn't apply to any other career department besides the City of Saginaw. I love the city of Saginaw."

—Madison Gonzales, Station One Engineer/Chauffeur, City of Saginaw Fire Department

08/25/2026

"Before the City of Saginaw Fire Department, I was a school teacher. I taught math and science. I actually joined the paid-on-call department in my hometown to give back to the community, and by the second day of my fire academy, I fell in love with firefighting. The day I graduated, I was looking for jobs, and by the end of the year, I began working for the City of Saginaw.

Being an athlete growing up, there’s an athletic element to firefighting that I connected with. But I've always been hands-on with trying to help people and get things done, and becoming a firefighter afforded me the opportunity to do that. I have a direct effect on other people, and was able to see direct results of my actions. I try to bring my best, both for myself and for my team.

Outside of work, I'm a husband and father. I've got two kids and my wife at home, so I try to spend as much time with them outside of the department as I can. We camp. We work out. We do a lot of running. Time is always the most valuable commodity, and spending time is a big part of being a dad. It's not about what you say—it’s about what you do. But just like being a firefighter, it’s a constant process of trying to improve and be better tomorrow."

—Colin Horgan, City of Saginaw Fire Department

08/22/2026

08/18/2026

"I grew up wanting to be a firefighter. But so often, dreams like that drift away because you don’t see them as realities, so I became a site logistics material handler at Dow, then went on the road working as a demolition safety supervisor.

I remember I was in Green Bay, Wisconsin. My wife was at home with our two boys—one of them was 10, the other one was about three—and she was pregnant with our third boy. And there I was sitting in Green Bay, away from my family, and I thought, I don't want to do this anymore. I don't want to be away from home. You realize that it's meaningless without your family. Life goes on without you. Whatever you achieve, whatever money you make—it’s meaningless without your family. I was making really good money in demolition, but what did that mean if I was away and they were home? I’ve got three amazing sons and my wife—my rock, my best friend—and life was going on without me.

So while I was working in Green Bay, I just so happened to flip onto Facebook and saw that the Saginaw Fire Department was hiring. I had gotten a degree in fire science before working at Dow, so I talked to my wife about applying.

And she was like, 'You know, follow your dreams.'

I applied and the fire chief called me. I went through the hiring process, and September 11 of 2020 was my first day. I thought about what 9/11 was and all the firefighters that were lost. I remember being in seventh grade when that happened, and thinking, ‘I want to be one of those guys’. I wanted to serve a purpose. I wanted to do something good.

Today, I serve the Saginaw Fire Department as a lieutenant. I supervise a crew of a driver and a firefighter and lead the high school fire academy. There are a list of other tasks I do, but a big part of my purpose really is to influence and motivate the firefighters here at the department. Being a firefighter is the best job in the world, but it’s stressful and you see a lot of trauma. There's a lot of weight that comes home, and an important part of my job is to help keep the spark and drive for service alive.

I always say it's the greatest job on the face of the earth, and I mean that. People call on us when they need help. I've been there during Christmas morning fires, where everybody lost everything in their house, but the family's just happy they're together. I’ve been there when a loved one has passed away. I’ve been there for a fender bender with a 16-year-old new driver.

We see people on the worst days of their lives. If being there for someone can make a positive impact on their life in that moment, that’s what everyone here at the Saginaw Fire Department wants to do, whether that’s running into a burning building or putting your hand on someone’s shoulder and telling them, ‘It’s going to be OK.’

—Cody Beaver, Lieutenant, City of Saginaw Fire Department

Lieutenant Beaver is also a recipient of the 2023 Saginaw Firefighter of the Year Award.

08/18/2026

🌟 LIGHT UP THE CITY – SAGINAW 2026! 🌟

Tomorrow is the day! Join us for the Light Up The City Saginaw – Safe Community Celebration at Ojibway Island for an evening all about community, connection, safety, and FUN!

📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Ojibway Island, Saginaw

This FREE, family-friendly celebration brings together our community, local organizations, and first responders for a night packed with activities:

🎶 Music by DJ Joe
🏰 Bounce houses from Bouncing Bellas Party Rentals
🎨 Face painting by Party Wheels Clown Services LLC
🎯 Yard games & activities
🚓 First responder vehicles Saginaw Police Department, Michigan State Police - Tri-City Post, Saginaw Township Police Department and more...
🚒 Fire trucks & fire safety activities City of Saginaw Fire Department
🚑 EMS
🚤 Saginaw County Sheriff’s rescue boat County of Saginaw Sheriff
🐴 Sheriff’s Posse horses
🚁 MSP helicopter
🚚 Touch-a-Trucks
🎒 Back-to-school resources
🤝 58+ community agencies, programs & services

👶 NEW THIS YEAR: The Rx Kids Baby Parade begins at 6:00 PM! Grab a cowbell and help us cheer on Saginaw County’s littlest community members! 🔔💛

🌭 FREE FOOD!
Free hot dog meals from Duprey's All About Chocolate And More and FREE Kona Ice of Saginaw will be available while supplies last.

A huge THANK YOU to the sponsors and partners who make this celebration possible, including Consumers Energy, United Way of Saginaw County, Saginaw County Health Department - SCHD - Rx Kids, Nexteer Automotive, Caravan Facilities Management, LLC, The Work Wear Store - Screen Printing & More, Covenant HealthCare, City of Saginaw Government, County of Saginaw, along with our incredible event planning committee and first responder partners.

💙 Bring the kids. Meet your neighbors. Connect with community resources. Get to know the first responders who serve our community—and have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it!

➡️We’ll see you tomorrow at Ojibway Island! ☀️🚒🚓🎉

08/14/2026

You may have noticed some extra activity at the Saginaw Fire Department Training Center off of Re*****on. The reason for this is the City of Saginaw, Saginaw Fire Department and Saginaw County Courts in partnership with the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit are hosting the last week of the Fire Investigation Cohort 1 (arson investigation), a fully accredited program and the Michigan State Police Arson Prosecution School.

The Saginaw Fire Department is honored to partner with the Michigan State Police Fire Investigation Unit and Saginaw County Courts. We would also like to thank Delta College and Saginaw Valley State University for allowing this program to utilize their facilities to facilitate the class.

Michigan State Police
Saginaw Valley State University
Delta College
Delta College Fire Science Technology