VIDEO: Many of North Dakota's fire districts are entirely volunteer-run. They receive the same education and training as career fire fighters.. and for many, it's in addition to separate jobs. Malissa and Macy Smith are a mother-daughter duo who spend their spare time fighting fires. Like most moms, Malissa says when it comes to her daughter, there's a lot to be proud of. Malissa Smith; volunteer firefighter: "Just that she's my Macy. She's a pretty awesome kid. She's going to school for surg tech, trying to get her EMT, going to all her trainings, above and beyond what she needs to for the fire department. It just makes me proud that she's turned out to be that kind of person."