Chief Tiffany Green

Blazing Trails with Fire Chief Tiffany Green: Insights from a Pioneering African American Woman in the Fire Service

In this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms' by the African American Firefighters Museum, host Karen Slider interviews Tiffany Green, the first black woman to lead the Prince George's County Fire Department in Maryland. Chief Green shares her journey from volunteering to becoming a paid firefighter, the challenges she faced as a woman and mother in a male-dominated field, and the importance of visible role models and targeted recruitment for women in the fire service. She also discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on firefighter staffing and offers advice for young women considering a career in the fire service. The episode closes with an invitation to visit the African American Firefighters Museum in Los Angeles.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:44 Meet Fire Chief Tiffany Green
02:00 Balancing Motherhood and Firefighting
05:44 Journey to Becoming a Firefighter
06:51 Volunteer vs. Paid Firefighting
11:44 Challenges and Triumphs
14:39 Reflections and Future Aspirations
16:32 Closing Remarks and Museum Information
Creators & Guests

• Karen Slider - Host
• Michael Slider - Producer
• Chief Tiffany Green - Guest
• D'Lisa Davies - Producer
• Sydney Breakfield - Designer