Karen Miller
Boston's first Black female firefighter
About Karen Miller
Born 1956. Karen Miller is an American firefighter and executive director.
Karen Miller was Boston’s first African-American female firefighter. She became a firefighter in 1985.
Miller graduated from Muriel S. Snowden International School (formerly Copley High School) in 1973.
She was also the president of the Boston Society of Vulcans, an organization of black firefighters that promotes diversity in fire service.
Miller was honored by Ayanna Pressley and the Boston City Council in 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Karen Miller?
Boston's first Black female firefighter
When was Karen Miller born?
Karen Miller was born in 1956 in Roxbury.
What is Karen Miller's occupation?
Karen Miller is a firefighter and executive director.
What nationality is Karen Miller?
Karen Miller is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Karen Miller (firefighter)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karen Miller. https://biography.guide/karen-miller-firefighter/
MLA: "Karen Miller." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karen-miller-firefighter/.
Chicago: "Karen Miller." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karen-miller-firefighter/.
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