and has been a leader in many of their e orts - including career development programs and activities focused on women in the fi re service. As Co-Chair of the IAFC Women's Chiefs Council, as well as her service on the IAFC Volunteer and Combination O cers Section (VCOS) Board of Directors, Donna has emerged as a key and innovative leader. She is also a member of the IAFC Program Planning Committee for the annual Fire Rescue International (FRI) Conference. Chief Black's commitment and dedication have been a gift to both Volunteer and Career Fire Departments throughout the country. We are truly fortunate to have her among our ranks. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. . . It shouldn't be that women are the exception.” Ruth Bader Ginsburg Donna is very active within the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) as their first vice president and has been a leader in many of their efforts including career development programs and activities focused on women in the fire service. As co-chair of the IAFC Women Chiefs Council, as well as her service on the IAFC Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) Board of Directors, Donna has emerged as a key and innovative leader. She has been a member of the IAFC Program Planning Committee for the annual Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference. Chief Black’s commitment and dedication have been a gift to both volunteer and career fire departments throughout the country.
"When there are no ceilings, the sky's the limit. So let's keep going—let's keep going until every one of the 161 million women and girls across America has the opportunity she deserves to have." Hillary Clinton
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