Illinois Female Firefighters Laugh In The Face Of Prejudices

When people hear Michelle Ruska works for a fire department, they assume she's a paramedic, secretary or some type of assistant. But Ruska laughs it off. It's just that some people are still amazed at the thought of a female firefighter.
When people hear Michelle Ruska works for a fire department, they assume she's a paramedic, secretary or some type of assistant. But Ruska laughs it off. It's just that some people are still amazed at the thought of a female firefighter.
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