It used to be unusual for a little girl to grow up wanting to be a firefighter. Most folks were under the false impression that women weren't strong enough for the physically demanding job. But thankfully things changed, and in 1980, Laura and a group of brave women proved it was time to put such antiquated thinking to rest.

Laura tells stories about becoming a firefighter, describes life in the firehouse and remembers gut wrenching moments from being on duty.

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