Joseph Dixon is a trailblazer for the Baltimore County Fire Department. He's the agency's first African American Chief. WMAR-2 News recently sat down with Dixon about his journey.

On September 21, 1981, at 24 years of age, Duster made history by becoming the first black fireman in the city of Florence, ...

The story of Joe Louis Duster is a story of perseverance. A black man who decided that no matter what he was up against, he was determined to integrate the Florence Fire Department.

Shelly Carter, Hamden Fire Department’s assistant fire chief, made history and continues to pave the way for young women to pursue careers in public safety. But she admits it was a career that she had ...

The lieutenant is now a key member of AFR's recruitment program, where he strives to increase diversity within the fire service. He does that through career fairs, school visits and hands-on training.

Black History Month: How one firefighter is working to create more diversity in Albuquerque Fire Rescue Explore the history and legacy of the TWA terminal, once a symbol of the 'Golden Age of Flying' ...

What’s better than a good book on a cold day? All proceeds from the monthly book sales help the Lamar Library’s children’s reading programs.

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The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Honolulu Fire Department and loved ones are honoring the life of 25-year-old firefighter Jeffrey Fiala. Fiala died in the line of duty on Jan. 6, while responding to ...

It was known as Black Sunday. This tragedy is being commemorated with a new feature documentary from former MLB star Eric Hosmer, Australian filmmaker Shane Abbess (The Beast in Me) and director ...