Welcome back to the second episode of "Black Women in the Fire Service: Stories of Trailblazing Female Firefighters." I'm D’Lisa Davies, your guest host. Today, we're honored to introduce Karen Slider, the LAFD's second black female firefighter. Join us as she shares her journey as a single mother of two while making her mark in the fire service. Karen retired as a respected firefighter/paramedic with the LAFD.

Discover the remarkable journey of D'Lisa Davies, a trailblazing Black woman who made history as the first to attain firefighter certification within the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Through this episode, D'Lisa intimately recounts her experiences, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs she faced. She provides a unique perspective on how her groundbreaking achievement resonated within her family and community. Join us to gain a deeper understanding of D'Lisa's resilience and the lasting influence of her LAFD journey, shedding light on the path she paved for future generations and the transformative power of diversity in firefighting.

Greetings, I'm Karen Slider, a retired firefighter/paramedic from the Los Angeles city Fire Department. I'm thrilled to introduce myself as the host of an exciting new podcast titled: "Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: African American Women's Legacy in the Fire Service." Get a sneak peek of the incredible stories that await in our short trailer. Thank you for tuning in!