HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JULY 7, 2009
HFD to Address Racism Allegations Within the Department
WHAT: The Houston Fire Department will host a press conference to address the latest allegations of racism within the ranks of HFD
WHEN: Today, July 7, 2009, at 10:30am
WHERE: HFD Headquarters 1205 Dart Street 77007
DETAILS: The Houston Fire Department will address the latest allegations of racism that have occurred within the ranks of HFD. Fire Chief Phil Boriskie, Executive Assistant Fire Chief Rick Flanagan, Local 341 President Jeff Caynon and Captain Otis Jordan, President of the Association of Black Firefighters will discuss the latest charges and be open for questions concerning this important issue that affects every Houstonian.
