Glendale Fire Department Chief Jeff Brooks will be honored by the YWCA Glendale and Pasadena with the Purple Tie Award later this month, honoring his community service, while also highlighting a partnership that will make city fire stations “safe havens” for victims of domestic violence.”

“This collaboration centers on honoring survivors’ agency, recognizing that healing begins with choice,” Debra Suh, CEO of YWCA Glendale and Pasadena said in a statement. “Whether a domestic violence survivor is seeking immediate shelter, connection to advocacy services, or simply a moment of safety to regroup, fire stations now serve as a trusted point of access.”

Under the YWCA’s partnership with the Glendale Fire Department, all of the agency’s stations will provide “immediate, confidential support t

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