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who was the first female Fire Chief in the USA?
Betty Egan of the (1970's) Tesuque Fire Department, I am told by her family, was the first female Fire Chief in the USA. I'd like to do some research on this. I am curious about the war years when women took on so many of the traditionally male roles. i was told she was listed in the Guinnes Book of Records but I can't find any reference to female Fire Chiefs there. Any ideas where else to look?
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Permalink Reply by Paul Montpetit on
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Hey you are killing me here...!st Paid Fire Chief was Liz Peeples....1st Female Firefighter was Molly Williams who was a slave in New York City ...Oceanus Engine Company #11 in 1815....1st Career Female Firefighter was Judith Livers...Arlington Co Virginia March of 1973.......
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