VIDEO: The St. Paul Fire Department is gaining a new captain who’s making history.
At St. Paul City Council’s meeting on Wednesday, council members recognized Brittney Baker’s appointment as captain of the SPFD.
Baker, who grew up in St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood and graduated from Central High School, is the first Black woman to be promoted to captain at SPFD, which took effect on Feb. 24, according to the department.
City documents note Baker began her career in 2012 and has since worked as an EMT, a certified nurse assistant, and a registered medical technician paramedic. She also holds certifications as a firefighter, fire investigator, fire equipment officer, hazmat and more. Additionally, Baker is president of Firefighters United and a board member of the St. Paul Fire Department Fire Foundation.