New York on Fire ##s graduate most diverse firefighting academy in history . However , other big cities have made much faster progress at diversifying their ranks . Of the 242 probationary officers joining the academy , 62 % are minorities . The change comes a year ago after judge ruled that entrance exam was biased .
New York on Fire ##s graduate most diverse firefighting academy in history . Of the 242 probationary officers joining the academy , 62 % are minorities . The change comes a year ago after judge ruled that entrance exam was biased .