Junior Fire Chief Nolan on the job in Montoursville
MONTOURSVILLE, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 12 year-old-boy from Montoursville is making quite an impact in his community.
Nolan Wurster has raised thousands of dollars for his local fire department.
28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne takes us to Lycoming County to meet the junior fire chief in this week’s Here’s to You Kid segment.
Nolan has a love for fire trucks. It started at a young age after a visit to a firehouse with his dad.
“My dad took me down to the firehouse one day when I was about four and I just started liking the fire company,” Nolan said.
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From there, his passion turned to compassion for his local fire department, the Montoursville Fire Department.
“I donate all my, like, birthday money and money I raise from fundraisers to Montoursville Fire Department and I’m here almost every day,” Nolan explained.
Nolan has organized chili cook-offs and basket raffles to help raise money for the fire department. He usually hosts the fundraisers around his birthday in October.
Last year, he received an unexpected gift for his dedication.
“I was here and it was my birthday month so I came in for their meeting and gave them some stuff, gave them like money and they presented me with the title and a shirt,” Nolan continued.
That title is Junior Chief, and it comes with some pretty nice perks.
“I get to go on parades with them and I get to ride in the trucks, and I get to go to like training and stuff,” Nolan added.
The Montoursville Fire Department tells 28/22 News they are very grateful for all that he does for them.
Nolan’s parents have also been very supportive of his fundraising work.
“Him giving at this age I can’t imagine as a grown adult what he’s going to be doing. It’s really neat and makes me really proud to see,” said Nolan’s dad, Travis Wurster of Montoursville.
Nolan hopes to serve as a role model to people in his community.
“I hope that they like I try to inspire them to donate to a cause or a fire department or police department I want I just wanna inspire them to donate to someone,” Nolan stated.
When Nolan grows up, it’s no surprise he says he wants to be a firefighter.
Nolan started this in 2020 and has raised almost $4,000. He’s also a student at the CE McCall Middle School where he maintains good grades.
Here’s to you Nolan!
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