Hot Mess Or False Alarm: Systemic Racism Allegations Confront KCFD

Follow-up to allegations against first responders hopes to transform the culture of this department . . .

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According to the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters, a failure to increase recruitment, advancement and retention of Black firefighters can be found in firehouses throughout the country.

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Kansas City's Fire Department Is Failing To Diversify Its Ranks

Even after being sued for discrimination, the Kansas City, Missouri, fire department's progress in recruiting firefighters of color has been slow.

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