Tune in to our podcast, where African-American women firefighters/paramedics share their own words, recounting their awe-inspiring journey, challenges, and impact on the fire service. Through their firsthand accounts, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for their resilience, uncover the layers of history they've shaped, and recognize their transformative role in this vital profession."
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First Episodes
Trailer "Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: African American Women's Legacy in the Fire Service.
Greetings, I'm Karen Slider, a retired firefighter/paramedic from the Los Angeles city Fire Department. I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the host of an exciting new...
The First D'Lisa Davies
Discover the remarkable journey of D'Lisa Davies, a trailblazing Black woman who made history as the first to attain firefighter certification within the Los Angeles F...
Karen Slider her journey with the LAFD
Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: The Legacy of Karen Lasley SliderIn this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms,' guest host d'Lisa Davies, a retired fire ca...
Chief Tiffany Green
Blazing Trails with Fire Chief Tiffany Green: Insights from a Pioneering African American Woman in the Fire ServiceIn this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norm...
Captain Brittney Baker
Breaking Barriers: Captain Brittney Baker on Her Journey in the Fire ServiceIn this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms,' hosted by Karen Slider, a retiredLo...
