Stevenson to become first female Galesburg Firefighter

The Galesburg Fire Department will be making history on Monday, May 2nd. Galesburg native Haley Stevenson will be sworn-in during a ceremony in the City Council Chambers at Galesburg City Hall at 10:00 am on Monday. Stevenson will be the first female firefighter for the City. In a statement, Chief Randy Hovind said, "This is an achievement that is long overdue." He added, "We...know that this is the first step of many towards accomplishing levels of diversity that truly represent our community." In correlation with the City of Galesburg's strategic goal of a diverse city workforce, the Galesburg Fire Department has expanded diversification efforts. Find more information on how to become a firefighter on the City's website. The Galesburg Fire Department has begun offering orientation and study groups to help prepare individuals who are interested in pursuing a career as a firefighter. The City of Galesburg hopes to expand opportunities to work for the Fire Department to candidates who may not have otherwise been familiar with the process.

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