Michele Fitzsimmons’ grandfather and great-grandfather were FDNY firefighters, the former retiring as a battalion chief after a 36-year career among the city’s Bravest.
But when she brought up the idea of joining the department a few decades ago, he was skeptical. At best. A female was not suited for firefighting, his thinking went.
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