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Young local firefighter earns praise for unpaid service
Nick Baumgardner, a 20 year old Colfax native, began as an explorer at 17, volunteered as a firefighter since 18, and was named Responder of the Year after 240 calls. He recently graduated Sierra College Fire Academy ranked sixth, and now seeks full time roles in Northern California while remaining driven by the adrenaline and camaraderie of emergency service.
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Nick Baumgardner
Baumgardners
Baumgardner
Colfax High School
Fire Station 30
Colfax City
Nick
Jeff Brand
California Department of Forestry
Colfax-Alta
Colfax
Sierra
Fire Academy
Roseville
California
Lodi City
Fire Department
Sacramento
Brand
CDF