Michael Dolan, 29-Year-Old Firefighter, Dies From Cancer

Michael Dolan, a 7-year member of the Baldwin Fire Department, died on March 7 after a year-long fight with lung cancer. He was 29 years old.

Dolan was born and raised in Baldwin, and dedicated himself to the volunteer fire service when he was 22 years old. He had spent seven years serving as a Firefighter First Grade in Hose Company Number 4 at the North Fire Station.

Dolan's dedication to the fire service inspired his mother, Bobbi, a nurse, to join the First Aid Company.

Members of the Baldwin Fire Department remembered Dolan as a generous man who was always willing to help others.

“Michael is one of the few people I know who would honestly give you the shirt off his back without a question,” said Christopher Abed, first aid company Captain, in a post to the fire department's website. “Even if he just met you five minutes ago.”

Dolan is survived by his parents, Bobbi and Michael, his sister Jillian, and his grandparents. Arrangements have not been set yet.