Scope and Contents: This collection is comprised of the personal papers and items of  Willie Waters. Willie Waters became the first African American firefighter hire by a major department in the state of Florida in 1965. During his tenure Waters successfully passed examinations for promotion to Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain and Chief Fire Officer. Her served as Assistant Fire Marshall, Executive Assistant to the Fire Chief, Division of Chief Communication and Division Chief Managment Service. Waters retired from public service on October 1991.