Tag: women in 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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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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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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