The Prince George’s County Council has sworn in Tiffany D. Green as the County Fire Chief. She is the first woman to serve in that role.

From Maryland Matters/WTOP:

The Prince George’s County native has been interim chief since last year and was named chief deputy in 2018. Green succeeded Benjamin Barksdale, who was in the department for nine years, the last three as chief.

“It takes many years to become an overnight success,” said Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks (D), who noted that Green is also the first firefighter paramedic chief in the department’s history. “And her grit, and determination, and achievement show that this was no quick and easy process.

For more information:

Prince George’s Fire Dept. Gets First Woman Chief (Maryland Matters/WTOP)

Tiffany Green Will Become First Woman to Lead Prince George’s County Fire/EMS(Conduit Street)