Entry-level firefighters to receive a total of $ 98 million in back pay to settle lawsuit . The lack of minorities in U.S. fire departments has been the focus of many lawsuits around the nation . Score: 6 A judge ordered the department to hire 293 black and Latino applicants .
Entry-level firefighters to receive a total of $ 98 million in back pay to settle lawsuit . Score: 6 A judge ordered the department to hire 293 black and Latino applicants .