In Solano County, CVNL’s Solano Volunteers is partnering with The Firefighter Youth Academy, a youth development and mentoring program born out of the experience of everyday professional firefighters in Richmond, California. It provides life guidance and career exploration for youth who are at risk of social, academic, and economic challenges. The Academy is a project of Solutions For At Risk Youth (SFARY), whose goal is to prepare youth for college or a career in the fire service as firefighters or paramedics.