The Black Chief Officer's Committee
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Chief Monroe Smith, Retired
Compton Fire Department
Compton Fire Department
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned
to repeat it."
to repeat it."
Spanish-born American author,
George Santayana
George Santayana
Capt. Vincent Julius, Retired
New York City Fire Department
New York City Fire Department
Arnett Hartsfield "The Rookie"
LA Fire Department
LA Fire Department
On March 1, 2007, the BCOC had an opportunity to listen
to trials and triumphs of three retired veteran African-
American fire service professionals. Listed below are some
excerpts of interviews with Arnett “The Rookie” Hartsfield,
Capt. Vincent Julius, and Chief Monroe Smith. You may
listen just by pressing play under the person’s name.
to trials and triumphs of three retired veteran African-
American fire service professionals. Listed below are some
excerpts of interviews with Arnett “The Rookie” Hartsfield,
Capt. Vincent Julius, and Chief Monroe Smith. You may
listen just by pressing play under the person’s name.
From Left to Right:
Chief Monroe Smith (retired Compton Fire Department, CA), Arnett Hartsfield "The Rookie" (LA
City Fire Department), Capt. Vincent Julius (retired FDNY), and Chief Robert Osby (retired
Oceanside Fire Department).
Chief Monroe Smith (retired Compton Fire Department, CA), Arnett Hartsfield "The Rookie" (LA
City Fire Department), Capt. Vincent Julius (retired FDNY), and Chief Robert Osby (retired
Oceanside Fire Department).