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ABC News has a feature about an all female firefighting crew in the San Diego Fire Department.

Jan. 24, 2006 — Two decades ago, Melissa Cleary found herself at the scene of a car accident. When the firefighters responded, Cleary was shocked to see a woman jump out of the truck.

"It was the first time it actually occurred to me that maybe I could be a firefighter," Cleary said.

Cleary was so affected, she tracked the female firefighter down and followed her into the profession. Today, Cleary, 47, is the engineer on Engine 22, San Diego's all-female fire crew.

There is a video too.

Posted January 27, 2006 08:28 AM  ·  Link   ·  Miscellaneous

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