Tag: diversity in fire service
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Springfield, Massachusetts, is set to honor its trailblazing first African American firefighter, Leonard Corbin. The city will hold its annual bell tolling and wreath laying ceremony at the Leonard Corbin Memorial. This event celebrates Corbin’s legacy and his…
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Discover the inspiring journey of Bessie Hudson, Orange County’s first black female firefighter, as she breaks barriers and paves the way for future generations in the fire service.
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