On March 10th 1897,George was appointed by the Fire Commission as a call man and assigned to Engine Co.No. 6.On November 1st.of that same year,he was promoted to a full-time hose man and assigned to Engine Co.No 3.On January 31,1900,George was promoted to Driver Third Class and assigned to Chemical Engine Co.No.1.
He was a teamster prior to being hired by the LAFD.The City Fire Department report of 1905 shows Lt.Bright assigned to Chemical Company No.1,1902,he was promoted to lieutenant.In those days,chief officers made the pronotions.
Before the commission would certify his promotion,George as the first African American to apply for such advancement was required to go to the Second Baptist Church and obtain an endorsement from his minister and congregation.
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