African American Fire Fighters Historical Society 14th Annual Salute Dinner

Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time:

• 6:00 PM – Reception
• 7:00 PM – Dinner
• 8:00 PM – Program

Location:
Preston Hall
25 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

🚗 Complimentary parking is available in the parking lot directly across the street from the venue.

Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with purpose, legacy, and impact.

The African American Fire Fighters Historical Society invites you to its 14th Annual Salute Dinner, an unforgettable evening honoring the first women who broke barriers in the fire service and those continuing to lead today.

This is more than a dinner, it’s a powerful gathering of community leaders, public safety professionals, and supporters committed to preserving history and advancing the future.

✨ Expect an evening of:

• A formal reception and seated dinner
• Powerful storytelling and historical tributes
• Recognition of pioneering leaders in fire service
• Networking with professionals, civic leaders, and community advocates

This year’s program pays tribute to groundbreaking achievements across generations:

• Mary “Molly” Williams
  Honoring the 205th anniversary of the passing of the nation’s first documented woman firefighter
• Vulcan Blazers (1971)
  Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of incorporation
• Toni McIntosh
  Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of her appointment as the first African American woman firefighter in the United States
• Sharon Mathis
  Honored for 40+ years of service in Polk County, FL and leadership in diversity recruitment and training
• Fire Chief Latosha Clemons (Forest Park, GA)
  Celebrating 30 years of distinguished fire service
• Marquest Coleman
  First African American BCFD Fireboat Lieutenant
• Robert Sisco
  First BCFD Fireboat Marine Engineer
• Jimmie Hayes & Whitt Nottingham
  First African American BCFD Dive Team members and first deep-water certified

• 🎟 Individual Ticket: $90
• 👥 Table (8 Guests): $720

Secure your seat early—this event historically sells out.

Promote and showcase your organization while supporting a historic mission:

• Full, Half, and Quarter page ad placements available
• Corporate, small business, and nonprofit pricing tiers

👉 Contact George Collins – (410) 258-7546 | [email protected]

Full Page Ads

• Individuals/Nonprofits: $150 (B/W) | $200 (Color)
• Small Business: $250 (B/W) | $300 (Color)
• Corporations/Government: Color only – $1,500

Half Page Ads

• Individuals/Nonprofits: $100 (B/W) | $150 (Color)
• Small Business: $150 (B/W) | $200 (Color)
• Corporations/Government: Color only – $1,000

Quarter Page Ads

• Individuals/Nonprofits: $75 (B/W) | $100 (Color)
• Small Business: $100 (B/W) | $150 (Color)

This event is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of history, resilience, and progress. Your attendance supports the preservation of African American firefighting history and helps inspire the next generation of leaders.

For generations, African American firefighters—especially women—have overcome barriers to serve, lead, and protect.

This evening honors their legacy while investing in the future.

Your presence helps:
✔ Preserve untold history
✔ Support diversity in fire service
✔ Inspire the next generation of leaders

🎟 Reserve your seat today and be part of a legacy that continues to shape history.

• Evening wear, suits, cocktail dresses, or cultural formal attire encouraged
• Fire service dress uniforms welcome
• This is a professional, commemorative event—dress to reflect the significance of the occasion

Hosted by:
African American Fire Fighters Historical Society

For tickets and inquiries:
📞 George Collins – (410) 258-7546 | [email protected]

Checks payable to:
African American Fire Fighters Historical Society (AAFFHS)

2901 Druid Park Drive, Suite 402, Baltimore, MD, 21215

www.africanamericanfirefightershistoricalsociety.org

Online ticketing available via Eventbrite.

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