Brittney Baker: From Rondo baby to fire captain
When Brittney Baker was recognized by St. Paul City Council last month for her promotion to St. Paul Fire Department captain, Fire Chief Butch Inks shared words of advice with
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When Brittney Baker was recognized by St. Paul City Council last month for her promotion to St. Paul Fire Department captain, Fire Chief Butch Inks shared words of advice with
The St. Paul City Council declared March 27 “Brittney Baker Day,” recognizing Baker’s achievement and the significance of her promotion.
Brittney Baker says people have been inspired since she was named St. Paul Fire Department's first African-American woman captain.
A graduate of St. Paul's EMS Academy, she's now the coordinator.
There are 97 captains within the St. Paul Fire Department, and only one is a Black female captain. Capt. Brittney Baker just earned that promotion last week, marking a first in department history. She spends every day on the job making sure she won't be the last.