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Barbara C. Tripp, whom Ferrer married in 1940 and later divorced. They had two children: daughter Mela Ferrer (born 1943) and son Christopher Ferrer (born 1944).
Jun 26, 2021 · The city has a new fire chief, the first-ever female to lead the department. Barbara Tripp was born and raised in East Tampa, and she is proud of her modest roots. It was on her block where her firefighter neighbors first pitched her joining the department.
- Catherine Hawley
Jan 2, 2024 · Chief Barbara Tripp is 26-year veteran with the City of Tampa and has over 29 years’ experience in the fire service. She has held positions as Firefighter, Paramedic, Paramedic Field Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, Acting District Chief, Quality Assurance Officer, Rescue Division Supervisor, and Rescue Division Chief.
Jun 26, 2021 · Barbara Tripp was sworn in Friday as the first female fire chief in Tampa’s history. She is the 13th Black, female fire chief in the nation, a statement from the City of Tampa said. She is...
- mcohen@tampabay.com
- Breaking News Reporter
Jun 25, 2021 · Barbara Tripp was sworn in as the 22nd fire chief of Tampa Fire Rescue on June 25. She will make history as the first Black woman to be chief of the department.
Jun 24, 2021 · Barbara Tripp is set to be sworn in as the department's 22nd Commander and first-ever female fire chief on June Friday 25.
- wendi.lane@wfts.com
- Reporter
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Jun 25, 2021 · TAMPA, FL — Interim Tampa Fire Chief Barbara Tripp will be sworn in as the city's permanent fire chief Friday at 1:30 p.m., becoming the first Black woman to lead Tampa's fire department.
