BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on the Bakersfield home of fallen Kern County Fire Captain Michael Bruce Wells, 51, who passed away in January 2024 after battling occupational kidney cancer.
His wife Lisa stated, “Having a mortgage-free home eases a financial burden that allows our family to focus on healing, thriving, and embracing life through the Lord’s purpose.”
Captain Wells dedicated nearly 30 years to the fire service, beginning his career in 1994 and playing a key role in establishing the Crew 10 Golden Empire Hotshots in 2001. He was promoted to fire captain in 2009 and was known for his commitment to protecting Kern County communities, said Tunnel to Towers…