Annette Nance-Holt named 1st Black woman leader of Chicago Fire Department Nance-Holt is the first woman and woman of color to lead the department in its 162-year history Loading the player... A Black woman is making history in Chicago in her new role as the head of the city’s fire department. After more than 30 years of experience with the Chicago Fire Department, Annette Nance-Holt reached a historic milestone by becoming the first woman and woman of color to lead the department in its 162-year history, according to the City of Chicago. Annette Nance-Holt now confirmed as Chicago Fire Commissioner pic.twitter.com/K92YucdQMi— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) June 23, 2021