We Are Nebraska: Don Softley | Volunteer Firefighter | Grant

· Jul 29, 2026

85% of the state's firefighters are volunteers. In that group is Don Softley ('76), a volunteer fire chief in Grant who has dedicated himself to protecting his town for the past 40 years. Read Don's story and meet other Husker alums making an impact at www.unl.edu/WeAreNebraska. Video description: Video opens on an aerial of Grant, Nebraska and the fire department. Text on the screen reads “We are Nebraska.” Donald Softley walks toward the door to enter the fire station. Large garage doors open to reveal firetrucks before we cut to Donald driving his car through Grant. An aerial shot shows…