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https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-04-16/wu-taps-bostons-first-black-fire-commissioner
Wu taps Boston’s first Black fire commissioner | GBH
Rodney Marshall, who is nicknamed “The Iceman” for his cool demeanor under pressure, first joined the Boston Fire Department in 1991.
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https://sanfordnc.net/m/newsflash/home/detail/633
Honoring Captain Donald Quick, the City of Sanford’s First Black Fire Fighter • City of Sanford, NC
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https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/04/16/boston-mayor-michelle-wu-appoints-citys-first-black-fire-commissioner/
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu appoints city's first Black fire commissioner
Apr 16, 2026 - Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed Rodney Marshall, a 35-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, as the city’s first Black fire commissioner.
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