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    1. Careers & Education

    Missouri Fire Marshal Brings Female Presence To Firefighters' Ranks

    July 23, 2003
    It's a bit of a hop into Trish Brant's red Jeep Cherokee. But the 5 foot 2 fire marshall isn't intimidated
    It's a bit of a hop into Trish Brant's red Jeep Cherokee. But the 5 foot 2 fire marshall isn't intimidated

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