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Improve Fire Service Diversity Before the Hiring Process Begins

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During Fire-Rescue International, Fire Chief Jona Olsson of the Latir (N.M.) Volunteer Fire Department presented a class on “Challenging Racism in Emergency Services.” After the session, she spoke with Editorial Director Janet Wilmoth about the importance of racial-justice training at all level of the fire service.

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