{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"\"Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: African American Women's Legacy in the Fire Service.","title":"Karen Slider her journey with the LAFD","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1644,"description":"Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms: The Legacy of Karen Lasley Slider\nIn this episode of 'Blazing Trails and Breaking Norms,' guest host d'Lisa Davies, a retired fire captain, interviews Karen Lasley Slider, the second Black female firefighter for the City of Los Angeles and a retired firefighter paramedic. Karen shares her challenging journey to becoming a firefighter, recounting her experiences in the male-dominated field, her determination in overcoming physical and systemic barriers, and her impactful contributions such as advocating for better family support policies and recruitment of more women in the fire service. The podcast provides a candid look into her life, the challenges faced by African American women in firefighting, and the importance of representation and support from within the community.\n00:00 Introduction to the Podcast\n01:03 Meet Karen Lasley Slider\n01:26 Karen's Journey to Becoming a Firefighter\n03:49 Challenges and Determination\n06:37 Medical Background and Family Support\n09:18 Fire Station Life and Gender Dynamics\n16:07 Contributions and Policy Changes\n19:22 Hair Standards and Personal Experiences\n21:45 Defying Expectations: Writing the Rules\n22:21 Mentorship and Training Challenges\n23:58 Proving Competence Under Pressure\n25:33 Celebrating Women in Fire Service\n27:13 Reflections on Career and Contributions\n30:39 Life After Retirement\n34:56 Addressing PTSD and Mental Health\n38:39 Final Thoughts and Future Hopes\n39:48 Visit the African American Firefighting Museum","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/F9cM51n85JtyANzvje5IRAdUUl8RhkRPLGcPPRX1Eqc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ0MzM2LzE2OTI4/NDI4MjYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}