Norfolk appointed its first Black fire chief, marking a historic moment for the city.

Norfolk appointed its first Black fire chief last month, marking a historic moment for the city. With 40 years of experience, the new chief has had a decades-long journey in the profession, initially sparked by a recruitment initiative for African Americans while studying at Old Dominion University. The ceremony followed an April announcement that the interim fire chief would take on the full-time role.

July 06, 2024
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