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City of Gresham swears in first Black fire chief: 'It’s a privilege. It’s an honor'

City of Gresham swears in first Black fire chief: 'It’s a privilege. It’s an honor'

City of Gresham swears in first Black fire chief: 'It’s a privilege. It’s an honor'

Published on: 01/07/2026

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Jeff Hairston has spent nearly 20 years with the Gresham Fire Department, beginning his career as the city’s first Black firefighter.

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