From Serving Her Country to Serving Her Community: Smyrna Welcomes First Black Female Firefighter
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After completing her service in the U.S. Army, Smyrna native Denise King was inspired to pursue a new dream: firefighting. Now, she is making history as Smyrna's first Black female firefighter and company engineer in Citizens' Hose Company No. 1 Inc.
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Denise King, a Smyrna native, has always been devoted to serving her community. After completing her service in the U.S. Army, she was inspired to pursue a new dream: firefighting.
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