Daniel "Danny" Bird

Danny Bird shares with his daughter, Addyson, the story of what brought him to Petersburg and how he became involved with the Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department, eventually rising to the role of Fire Chief. Their conversation explores his commitment to service and leadership in the community. Addyson asks Danny about important topics such as mental health awareness for first responders, his experience using Narcan as an EMT, and his efforts in developing the Junior Volunteer Firefighter program to inspire and train the next generation. This interview was recorded in the Spring of 2025 for Mr. Shumway’s Senior Alaska History class at the Petersburg High School.