The Norfolk-Fire Rescue made the following Facebook post recently:
Norfolk-Fire Rescue is proud to welcome Fire Boat 13 to the fleet. Named in honor of Lt. Harry Snead, a trailblazer and beloved mentor, Fire Boat 13 was dedicated at a heartfelt ceremony at Waterside last month.
Lt. Harry Snead made history in 1968 as the first African American to be hired and successfully complete the year-long probationary period with NFR.
His legacy lives on through his dedication to justice, his camaraderie, and his passion for firefighting.
