Tag: diversity in firefighting
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Mayor Ken Welch appoints Keith Watts as St. Petersburg’s first Black fire chief, emphasizing safety and community engagement in a historic decision.
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Captain Harvey Hicks, Richmond’s first Black fire captain, is honored among fallen heroes at the Commonwealth Public Safety Memorial, celebrating its 10th anniversary.
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Paris Harris, a 19-year-old University of Idaho student, is on a path to become America’s first Black female smokejumper, breaking barriers in wildland firefighting.
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Sisters Ashley and Shanah Laroche make history as FDNY’s first Black female firefighters, paving the way for diversity and inspiring future generations in New York’s fire service.
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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department appoints Felicia Barnes as its first Black female battalion chief. Barnes, a Fairfax County native and Mount Vernon High School alumna, breaks barriers with her historic achievement.
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The remarkable journey of Brittney Baker, the first Black woman to rise to the rank of St. Paul Fire Captain. Learn how she breaks barriers, inspires the next generation, and champions diversity and mentorship in firefighting. Her story…
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The remarkable journey of Brittney Baker, the first Black woman to rise to the rank of St. Paul Fire Captain. Discover how she breaks barriers, inspires the next generation, and champions diversity and mentorship in firefighting. Her story…
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The story of Claude Harris, Seattle’s first Black firefighter, who overcame racism to make history. Learn about his journey from firefighter to Battalion Chief, his efforts to diversify the fire department, and his present-day wisdom at 90.
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Discover the inspiring story of Chief Harold D. Scoggins, the first Black firefighter hired by Glendale Fire Department, who rose to become the fire chief of Seattle. Learn about his journey, challenges, and legacy in promoting diversity and…
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