FDNY names first African American female as deputy chief

Queens— In a field full of men, Tonya Boyd is breaking barriers—and in more than one way.

“I am the highest ranking African American female in this department, period. So I’m proud, I’m really really proud,” Tonya Boyd said.

This past November, she was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief. She says she’s already felt the impact it’s made, not just in her department, but across the country.

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