# From Probie to Chief: A Look at One Leader's Career

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Podcast: [Fire Engineering Podcast Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fire-engineering-podcast-network-1075754)
Published: 2026-06-24T23:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://fireengineeringpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/e/from-probie-to-chief-a-look-at-one-leaders-career/
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## Resource

Latosha Clemons, chief of Forest Park (GA) Fire and Emergency Services, joins Lisa Baker, Women in Fire's Southwest Trustee, to share a look back at Clemons's 30-year career for this episode of Women in Fire. Clemons details her personal journey from probationary firefighter to battalion chief, deputy, and now chief. They discuss staffing, line-of-duty death response, mental health, and why mentorship and professional development matter. Clemons acknowledges the value of national searches, the realities of municipal budgeting, and how employee recognition goes a long way. She also shares practical advice for promoting and developing leaders and empowering young women.

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