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.

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.

The Chicago Fire Department, in partnership with the IIT Black Student Union, put on the panel discussion called "Rising ...

A history-making Black female leader retired Friday after a 30-year career at the Arlington County Fire Department. Tiffanye ...

During Black History Month, WAAY 31 is taking a moment to highlight the historic advancements made by Black Americans right ...

In the 1890s, Adam Augustus Waterford, known as ‘Gus’, was hired as Portland’s first Black firefighter. Before 2018, he did not have a dedicated grave site until a group of eager students stepped in.

For three years, the Central District property has been at the center of a heated legal battle that has pitted different ...

After a firefighter noticed one of the victims recovered from the Potomac River last week was a soldier, he stood guard over ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Black veterans of the Chicago Fire Department gathered Thursday to give their insight to the next generation of firefighters and paramedics. Inside Wishnick Hall at the Illinois ...