Monday Motivation: Black History Moment Made In Rochester

Written by on July 24, 2017

Celebrating history as Alissa Turner becomes the first African-American woman to complete the Rochester Fire Academy! 

Alissa Turner is a Wilson Magnet High School graduate and she served in the Army.

She is one of the fifteen female firefighters out of the 480 firefighters with the Rochester Fire Department.

Alissa Tuner Photo Courtesy of D&C

Alissa Tuner Photo Courtesy of D&C

Only five percent of firefighters are women in the nation.

Congratulations Alissa!!

 


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