Tag: Houston Fire Department
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Discover the inspiring story of Milton C. Alford, a pioneering Black firefighter who helped integrate the Houston Fire Department in 1955, breaking racial barriers with courage and dedication.
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Marion Spann has been appointed as Houston’s first Black woman Fire Marshal, marking a historic moment in the city’s fire service. Her leadership in fire safety and community service sets a new standard for diversity.
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