At this Saturday’s Butte College Spring Gala, we proudly recognized Fire Captain Ryan Fellers, a graduate of the 29th Butte College Fire Academy, as one of our 2025 Outstanding Alums! 👏 Ryan began his firefighting career as a CDF seasonal firefighter before joining the Chico Fire Department in 2002. He currently serves on the rescue team and steps in as battalion chief when necessary. Beyond his service in the field, Ryan has remained committed to educating the next generation of firefighters a

Learning how to use a fire shelter bag | Butte College

We invented Scorch Marker in my mom’s garage because I ruined a fire academy graduation plaque. A soldering iron failed me, so my wife and I figured out a chemical way to burn wood instead. That fix turned into a marker, funded with $500 and a lot of late nights. For years, nothing happened. Then a few sales. Then momentum. As the community grew, people started asking for more than just wood burning. They wanted a clear craft glue and sealer that actually worked. So we listened, tested, failed,

Congratualtions to Class 189! Due to recent events we have produced Class 189's graduation ceremomy on video for everyone to participate. Join us in watching their graduation ceremony. | MS State Fire Academy