Tag: first Black fire chief
-
Mayor Ken Welch appoints Keith Watts as St. Petersburg’s first Black fire chief, emphasizing safety and community engagement in a historic decision.
-
Joseph Dixon nominated as Baltimore County’s first Black fire chief, bringing 30+ years of experience to lead the department into a new era of service and diversity.
-
Sidney Carroll makes history as Norfolk Fire-Rescue’s first Black fire chief in 150 years, bringing four decades of experience to lead the department.
-
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich nominates Corey Smedley as the county’s first Black fire chief. With 33 years of experience, Smedley’s historic nomination underscores the importance of diversity and representation in fire service leadership.
Recent Posts
- Terri Sewell, Alabama’s First Black Congresswoman, Honors Civil Rights Icons Through Historic Congressional Actions
- Arthur “Buttons” Speakes: Old Dominion’s First Black Scholarship Athlete Who Paved the Way for Future Generations of Black Athletes
- Corey A. Thompson Leads the Way as First Black Top Non-Commissioned Officer at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
- Kgothatso Montjane Triumphs at Wimbledon as South Africa’s First Wheelchair Tennis Champion in Doubles
- Kehinde Andrews Leads Europe’s First Black Studies Program, Challenging Narratives on Meghan Markle and British Race Relations
