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• Cincinnati firefighters on the forefront of cultural change

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  How one department association promotes diversity and the power of voting

• Former deputy fire chief speaks out about whitewashed mural

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  Retired Boynton Beach Deputy Fire Chief Latosha Clemons, the department's first black female firefighter, questioned why she and a past chief were removed from the mural

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  How firefighters can manage their anxiety and stay sharp as the COVID-19 pandemic continues

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  A behavioral health expert breaks down ways responders can cope with the ongoing fear and anxiety they face while responding to and providing care during the pandemic

• IAFC to form Fire Chiefs Equity and Inclusion Council to address racial inequities in fire service

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  Ludwig condemned recent “racist actions and social media postings that are so contrary to our standards and values”

• FDNY members show support for George Floyd, Black Lives Matter protesters

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  Dozens of FDNY members spoke in a demonstration on Sunday, and an FDNY engine honked in support of a group of protesters on Saturday night

• Fla. fire chief removed after public mural replaces black past chiefs with white faces

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  The city's public arts manager was also fired after images of the city's first black female firefighter and deputy chief and past chief were replaced

• Off-duty Ala. FF helps lead peaceful protest

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  Opelika Firefighter Kristopher Davis, 22, said he wanted to stand up against racism and was glad to see people of all races joining the demonstration

• FDNY promotes 2nd-ever female battalion chief

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  Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons has been with the department for 19 years and comes from a family of FDNY firefighters

• Fla. FD promotes first female engineer

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  Panama City Fire Engineer Amanda Scoggin said she would encourage more women to go into firefighting and have confidence that they can rise up the ranks

• Cleveland officials question low minority staff levels at public safety departments

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  Council members raised concerns over hiring practices after noting the low proportion of minority first responders in the minority-majority city

• Orlando FD reveals plan to boost diversity, internal investigations in wake of controversies

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  The plan focuses on recruitment of women and minorities and includes changes to the agency's professional standards

• Colo. fire-rescue adopts master plan focused on hiring more women

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  Boulder Fire-Rescue seeks to increase its number of female firefighters from 7% to 25% within the next 10 years

• Fire department missions and strategic planning

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  In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief John Butler about setting department missions and engaging in strategic planning

• 'Racial overtones' in white FFs' lawsuit, leader of minority FFs group says

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  The lawsuit by white Cleveland fire lieutenants claims black candidates were unfairly favored over white candidates for promotions

• Breaking barriers: The 4 female chiefs of the National Capital Region

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  The women offer insights for tackling challenges to inclusiveness in the fire service – and pushing back against the “haters”

• Va. city appoints its first black permanent fire chief

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  Alexandria Fire Chief Corey A. Smedley was promoted on Monday after serving as acting fire chief for six months

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