and fi re o cer, was just what Gina needed to round her out as a seasoned fi re service leader and manager. When selected to be the Director, Chief Sweat became the fi rst woman to serve in that capacity in the history of the MFD, and became yet another woman selected to lead a large metropolitan fi re department in the United States. She humbly credits her parents for her career success because they instilled the value of hard work and determination in her early in her life. Her college education focused on business administration and marketing at Freed-Hardeman University. While earning her degree, Gina also played collegiate basketball for the university. During her years working for the MFD, she went on to earn another bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from the University of Memphis. She is active in her community and a member of several state and national fi re service organizations. Chief Gina Sweat is a great person who has committed her professional life to protecting the public from fi re and other emergencies – and she’s still at it. The example she sets for others, and her willingness to coach and mentor others, are two of the things that has earned her the reputation as an outstanding leader. Sher and I value our friendship with Gina – and it’s an honor to highlight her leadership and achievements in the fi re service during this Women's History Month. And once again – Lets Wish Gina a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Comments from Readers of the March 2021 Women’s History Month Features that Highlighted Women from the Fire and Emergency Services “Many of these women were true pioneers from back in the day. And all of the tributes describe the tremendous impacts they’ve had on the fi re service.” to lead a large metropolitan fire department in the United States. She humbly credits her parents for her career success because they instilled the value of hard work and determination in her early in her life. Her college education focused on business administration and marketing at Freed-Hardeman University. While earning her degree, Gina also played collegiate basketball for the university. During her years working for the MFD, she went on to earn another bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from the University of Memphis. She is active in her community and is a member of several state and national fire service organizations. Fire Chief Gina Sweat is a great person who has committed her professional life to protecting the public from fire and other emergencies – and she’s still at it. The example she sets for others, and her willingness to coach and mentor others, are two of the things that has earned her the reputation as an outstanding leader. Sher and I value our friendship with Gina – and it’s an honor to highlight her leadership and achievements in the fire service during this Women’s History Month. Once again – lets wish Gina a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
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