Children are great imitators, so give them something GREAT to imitate
ABOUT US
The Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation (MFFYF) is a local non-profit organization that was created by the Midland Professional Firefighters Local 1315 in 1987. It was created with the intention of providing sponsorship opportunities for the youth in the Midland Community. We offer sponsorship opportunities for local youth groups and teams that emphasize education and athletics. We have helped out school groups (i.e., the Midland High School Drama Club, Pine River Robotics club), children with medical issues, school athletic teams (Midland H.S. Equestrian team), as well as local sports teams and leagues (Midland Area Youth Football League and the Mid-Michigan Bolts Girls Fast-pitch). We have also helped provide holiday meals for needy families and winter clothes and boots for local children.
OUR BOARD
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Max Kopplin is the President of the Youth Foundation. He is a twelve-year MFD member and is a Driver/Acting Lieutenant for B-shift, Station 1. He has been a Youth Foundation Board member since 2014.​​​
Garrett Pochert is a six-year member of the MFD and is the Vice President of the Youth Foundation. He was hired in January of 2020 and is a Fireman/Acting Driver at Station 2, on B shift. He became a board member shortly after starting.
Josh Martinski is a five-year member of the MFD and is the Treasurer of the Youth Foundation. He was hired in September of 2020 and has been a board member since 2021. He is a Driver on A-shift, Station 1.
​Tracey Pohl is the Youth Foundation Secretary. He is a two-year member, hired in 2023. He is a fireman on B-shift at Station 1.
​Gabe Howard is the newest Youth Foundation member, having been recently elected to the 'Trustee' position of the Board, effective January 1st, 2026. Gabe was hired in December of 2024 and is a firefighter on C-shift, Station 1.
