Black Heroes of Fire: The History of the First African American Fire Company in Chicago - Fire Engine Company 21 - Dekalb Walcott

n nThis expos introduces and describes the background of the members of Engine 21. Engine 21 was Chicago's first organized paid African American Firefighting Company. The writer provides information and insight on changes from Slavery to Freedom in the African American Community and the political impact that affected change for African American Firefighters, during this period of reconstruction in America.n