Fighting for diversity

Samantha Samuels made history as the first black female in the brigade. Decades later, she continues the fight for representation

THE FIRE service is still predominantly occupied by white men. And with only 3.9% of firefighters from ethnic minority backgrounds, these figures continue to reflect a need for representation in an industry which affects lives across the UK.

While this need for inclusion is key, there are prominent figures within the fire service who've championed diversity and overcome challenges to represent the importance of occupying these positions to those from underrepresented communities.

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