GA SR965

Georgia Senate honors Chief Latosha Clemons, the City of Forest Park's first African American woman Fire Chief, for her historic leadership and contributions to fire service and public administration

Chief Clemons began her career in 1996 with Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department as the first African American woman in that department's history and has more than 25 years of fire service experience

Educational credentials include associate degrees in Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science, a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership, a master's degree in Executive Management, and completion of the National Fire Academy's four-year Executive Fire Officers Program

On August 18, 2025, Chief Clemons was appointed Interim City Manager by the Forest Park City Council

Active in professional organizations including the International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters, Women in Fire, International Association of Fire Chiefs, and serves as President of the South Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women