"Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: African American Women's Legacy in the Fire Service.

African Amrican Fire Firefighters Museum (AAFFM)

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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Alexis Kendricks - Specialist LA County Fire Department

Here’s a podcast show note based on the transcript you provided: 🎙️ Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms — Episode: "A Fire Within: The Alexis Kendricks Story" Presented by: African American Firefighters Museum Host: Karen Slider Guest: Alexis Kendricks, Fire Specialist, Los Angeles County Fire Department Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, host Karen Slider sits down with Fire Specialist Alexis Kendricks for an inspiring and candid conversation about resilience, representation, and redefin...

May 30, 2025•38 min•Ep. 6

Captain Brittney Baker

Breaking Barriers: Captain Brittney Baker on Her Journey in the Fire Service In this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms,' hosted by Karen Slider, a retired Los Angeles City Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Brittney Baker, the first Black female captain of the St. Paul, Minnesota Fire Department, shares her inspiring journey. Baker discusses her initial aspirations, the pivotal moments leading her to the fire service, and her extensive education and training. She addresses the cha...

Nov 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 5

Chief Tiffany Green

Blazing Trails with Fire Chief Tiffany Green: Insights from a Pioneering African American Woman in the Fire Service In this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms' by the African American Firefighters Museum, host Karen Slider interviews Tiffany Green, the first black woman to lead the Prince George's County Fire Department in Maryland. Chief Green shares her journey from volunteering to becoming a paid firefighter, the challenges she faced as a woman and mother in a male-dominated field,...

Oct 30, 2024•18 min•Ep. 4

Karen Slider her journey with the LAFD

Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: The Legacy of Karen Lasley Slider In this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms,' guest host d'Lisa Davies, a retired fire captain, interviews Karen Lasley Slider, the second Black female firefighter for the City of Los Angeles and a retired firefighter paramedic. Karen shares her challenging journey to becoming a firefighter, recounting her experiences in the male-dominated field, her determination in overcoming physical and systemic barriers, and her ...

Aug 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 2

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 Fire Department (LAFD). Through this episode, D'Lisa intimately recounts her experiences, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs she faced. She provides a unique perspective on how her groundbreaking achievement resonated within her family and community. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of D'Lisa's resilie...

Aug 25, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1

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 podcast titled: "Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: African American Women's Legacy in the Fire Service." Get a sneak peek of the incredible stories that await in our short trailer. Thank you for tuning in!

Aug 24, 2023•3 min

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