Hair Raises Issue For Some Jacksonville Firefighters Who Bristle At Handling Of Policy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A group speaking on behalf of Black firefighters within the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department says an issue over hair is being used against some firefighters. The question is whether firefighters should be allowed to have braids and dreadlocks — or whether they create a safety issue. The young firefighter whose incident sparked the debate didn’t want to be identified, but he is making a name for…