1st African American Woman Firefighter OK’d in Broadview Showcasing Women’s History Month (Broadview, IL) – With Women’s History Month as the background, the Village of Broadview Board of Trustees has approved the appointment of Jasmine Williams as a firefighter in the Broadview Fire Department, making her the first African American woman to serve in this role in the village’s 110-year history.
Williams becomes only the third woman to serve as a Broadview firefighter.
Mayor Katrina Thompson and the Board of Trustees celebrated this historic milestone, recognizing the significance of diversity and inclusion in the village’s public safety sector.
“Today you see the first African American woman that’s being sworn in as a firefighter, and that’s really showing what diversity look like in departments across this nation,” said Thompson during the ceremony. “So as we go through Women’s History Month, and we acknowledge the work that women have gone through, even as it relates to voting, it took women to change that narrative, and you standing here as a young African American woman who is taking a chance on us. You don’t know what that means.”
The evening was also one of reflection and gratitude as the Board and the Mayor honored the retirement of Broadview Police Lieutenant David Yurkovich, who has dedicated 27 years of service to the community.
“We thank Lt. Yurkovich for his years of dedication and selfless service to Broadview,” said Thompson. “His contributions have helped shape the strength and integrity of our police force, and he will always be part of the Broadview family.”
Broadview looks to the future and honors it legacy, says mayor.
“With the appointment of Jasmine Williams as a firefighter and the celebration of Lieutenant David Yurkovich’s distinguished career in law enforcement, the Village of Broadview continues to embrace progress while honoring its legacy of service of its first responders,” said Thompson.
1st African American Woman Firefighter OK’d in Broadview Showcasing Women’s History Month
