At an age when many are eyeing retirement, Andrew Noland was just getting started. After a 27-year career with the Michigan Department of Corrections, Noland decided to pursue a childhood dream he thought he had left behind. He has lost 45 lbs since starting his service and successfully passed the department’s rigorous physical fitness test. Now 55 years old, he has rapidly earned his EMT-B, Fire 1, Fire 2, and Hazmat certifications. Photo courtesy of Milan Area Fire DepartmentPreserving the PastNoland’s contribution to the department extends far beyond emergency calls.