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New Orleans Fire Department Bulks Up On Women Recruits
Jan. 2, 2003
This month, the number of women firefighters in the 800 member department will increase from five to 10 when five women recruits finish fire academy.
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune
This month, the number of women firefighters in the 800 member department will increase from five to 10 when five women recruits finish fire academy.
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