DALLAS BLACK FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
1830 Park Row Dallas, TX 75215
CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters was founded in Hartford, Connecticut in 1970. Founder, David Floyd and six other black firefighters saw a need to come together to fight discrimination within their Fire Department and other Fire Departments across the country. The Dallas Black Firefighters Association, a 501(3)c organization, is one of 155 chapters of The International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. Originally, recognized as the 182nd Social Club, the Dallas chapter had only nine members. The first president elect in 1972, Henry Majors, led the efforts of the small group to unify the black firefighters in Dallas
In 1983, the chapter was renamed the Dallas Black Firefighters Association. The Dallas chapter, now 327 members strong, has maintained an unwavering commitment to serving their members and community. The role of community service extends past firefighting to participating in Quest for Success, escorting Girl Scouts to their annual Father & Daughter Ball, donation of toys to orphan children at Christmas and various mentoring programs (such as the Vince Davis Summer Camp). Membership affiliation includes: Life member of the NAACP, Federal Emergency Management, Blue Ribbon Panel, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce and IABPFF South Central Region.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS HISTORY
In September of 1969, Black and minority firefighter of all ranks from municipalities across the United States met in New York City for two days of discussion on the injustices that exist in the following Categories: The recruitment of Black Youth in to the fire service, firefighter-community relations with special emphasis on relations with the residents of neighborhoods inhabited by Blacks, inter-group relations and practices in fire departments: and the need to improve fire prevention in the area of greatest need, the inner city ghettos which are inhabited by our most disadvantaged, neglected and exploited citizens.
In September of 1969, Black and minority firefighter of all ranks from municipalities across the United States met in New York City for two days of discussion on the injustices that exist in the following Categories: The recruitment of Black Youth in to the fire service, firefighter-community relations with special emphasis on relations with the residents of neighborhoods inhabited by Blacks, inter-group relations and practices in fire departments: and the need to improve fire prevention in the area of greatest need, the inner city ghettos which are inhabited by our most disadvantaged, neglected and exploited citizens.
The meetings were very productive and out of it was born the I.A.B.P.F.F. in October of 1970, the first convention of Black professional firefighter was held in Harford, CT, The Constitution and the proposed structure of the international was adopted.
The I.A.B.P.F.F. is not looked upon as a Black separatist organization and its chapters are autonomous, since many union locals and city governments failed to institute and affirmative action plan in the testing, recruiting and the promotional process, it
is therefore incumbent upon minority firefighters to press for wide-scale reforms, and in the course of dealing with these problems, we expected to reduce the number of fire deaths and property lose in our respective communities. As well as reduce the high rate of false alarms.
The meetings were very productive and out of it was born the I.A.B.P.F.F. in October of 1970, the first convention of Black professional firefighter was held in Harford, CT, The Constitution and the proposed structure of the international was adopted.
The I.A.B.P.F.F. is not looked upon as a Black separatist organization and its chapters are autonomous, since many union locals and city governments failed to institute and affirmative action plan in the testing, recruiting and the promotional process, it
is therefore incumbent upon minority firefighters to press for wide-scale reforms, and in the course of dealing with these problems, we expected to reduce the number of fire deaths and property lose in our respective communities. As well as reduce the high rate of false alarms.
We are convinced that the Black community has an abundance of untapped talent to offer the fire service. Conversely we expect to improve the economic development and employment opportunities for minorities. As Black firefighters it is our challenge to make the fire services more relevant to the needs and aspirations of minority citizens. The I.A.B.P.F.F. will insist that Black and minority fire department officials become full partners in the leadership and decision making of the fire service.
We are convinced that the Black community has an abundance of untapped talent to offer the fire service. Conversely we expect to improve the economic development and employment opportunities for minorities. As Black firefighters it is our challenge to make the fire services more relevant to the needs and aspirations of minority citizens. The I.A.B.P.F.F. will insist that Black and minority fire department officials become full partners in the leadership and decision making of the fire service.
DALLAS BLACK FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
CHAPTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS
Emergency Call
123-234-1234
Events
- Anniversary Gala
- Quest for Success
- Cigar Social
- Christmas Toy Donation Drive
- Vince Davis Summer Camp
Information
Address
P.O. Box 224906 Dallas, Texas 75215
Phone - Voicemail
214-428-1859
Phone - Text Only
214-770-8056