Duncan Freeman at The Chief Leader reports on Mayor Eric Adams signing into law a package of Bills intended to diversify the Fire Department of New York (FDNY), the Nation’s largest Fire Department, and better reflect the demographics of the City it serves. The legislation also provides Firefighters with protections against harassment, discrimination and bias. 

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PHOTO COURTESY OF SPEAKER ADRIENNE ADAMS: Mayor Eric Adams on Monday signed five Bills designed to diversify the FDNY.  Joining the mayor at the FDNY Fire Training Academy on Randall’s Island were, left to right: Deputy Assistant Chief and acting Chief of Training Frank Leeb; Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh; FDNY Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Kwame Cooper; City Council Fire and Emergency Management Committee Chair Joann Ariola; and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.