Chicago's first Black female fire commissioner makes inaugural public appearance

By FOX 32 News

Published June 25, 2021 11:58am CDT

Annette Nance-Holt makes her first appearance since being confirmed as Chicago's first Black female fire commissioner.

CHICAGO - Chicago's history making fire commissioner will make her first public appearance on Friday since being confirmed.

Annette Nance-Holt will be at a firehouse on 119th Street for an event promoting child car safety.

Nance-Holt is the city's first Black female to lead the fire department.

She grew up in Chicago Public Schools and has been in the department since 1990.

Nance-Holt is also a strong advocate for victims of gun violence. Her son was shot and killed on a CTA bus in 2007.