Black History Month: The first black firefighter in Florence
On September 21, 1981, at 24 years of age, Duster made history by becoming the first black fireman in the city of Florence, ...
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Honoring Black History: First Black Firefighter in Florence | Feb. 11, 2025 | News 19 at 5 p.m.
The story of Joe Louis Duster is a story of perseverance. A black man who decided that no matter what he was up against, he was determined to integrate the Florence Fire Department.