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Life in the Fire Service: Passion & DedicationDonna Gyles first became involved with the Fire Service as a young girl and is now an Equality & Diversity Adviser with Greater Manchester Fire Service. She talks to BHM about her life and work.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDSSunita Gamblin is Chief Inspector and Community and Partnerships Manager for Derbyshire Constabulary. Having served in the police for 19 years, Sunita is dedicated to the force and to her local community.
Life Without LimitsAhmed Rufai Ajala is a serving Naval Officer in the rank of Lieutenant Commander and serving currently onboard HMS Nottingham, a Type 42 Air Defence Destroyer based in Portsmouth. BHM talked to him about the challenges, the rewards and the life changing experiences of serving in the Royal Navy. He was awarded the MBE in 2002. CAREERS AT SEAWHAT IS A CAREER AT SEA? Professional seafarers work worldwide on all types of commercial ships, including:
Seafarers will either be members of the management level on board – these are the officers, or will be part of the support staff – known as ratings. There are three main departments on board ship, the navigation, engineering and hospitality departments. Firsts in the ForceBHM looks back at some of the people who lead the way for ethnic minorities in UK police forces John Kent – the First Black Police Officer - 1837
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A life in the RAFCy Grant, musician, author, artist joined the RAF in 1943 as one of the few black Officers. Shot down over Holland, he was later incarcerated in a German POW camp and escaped to Brussels at the close of the war in 1945. Here is his memorable story… |
Living History:Dr David MichaelDr David Michael served in the Metropolitan Police for 30 years |
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