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Tag Archives: Texas
Interview with Chief Mario Molina: The Importance of Engaging with Our Multicultural Communities
01-05-11 -- Irving, Texas, Fire Chief Mario Molina is no stranger to cultural differences. Born in Mexico and bilingual, Chief Molina was raised in a diverse Chicago neighborhood, among members of many different multicultural communities. When he joined the Irving Fire Department … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, Diversity, mentoring, multicultural, recruitment, retention, Texas Categories: Interview
Leaving a Legacy of Diversity
05-14-10 -- When Fire Chief Don Smith retires on May 31st, he’ll be closing a 45 year career—16 years with ESD # 4 and 29 years with the Austin Fire Department—leaving behind a living legacy to his commitment to diversity and better … Read More >
Posted by: Larry Sagen Tags: Austin, cadets, Texas, volunteers, youth Categories: Newsletter
Focus on Leadership – Rhoda Mae Kerr
12-10-08 -- Rhoda Mae Kerr will become chief of the Austin Fire Department on February 1, 2009. Currently, Rhoda Mae is the fire chief of the Little Rock Fire Department. When making the announcement of Rhoda Mae’s selection, Austin City Manager Marc … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: Austin, Leadership, Texas, women Categories: Newsletter
