The document describes a civil rights tour in Alabama on March 12, 2012 that included a visit to the Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service. The tour group learned about the department's history and role during the civil rights movement, when firefighters risked their lives battling fires set by those opposed to integration and equality. The visit provided insight into how public services helped shape the struggle for racial justice in Birmingham during the 1960s.

5. FasTrac Civil Rights Tour:
Day Three, Alabama;
Birmingham Fire & Rescue Service
March 12, 2012