St. Louis Fire Department staffs engine house with all-female fire fighter crew

FIRST FEMALE FIRE CREW – For the first time in the St. Louis Fire Department’s 165-year history, an engine house is being staffed by an all-female fire crew. The department is represented by IAFF Local 73. Celebrating the milestone are (from left) Fire Private Elizabeth McCormick, Acting Fire Capt. Licole McKinney, Fire Private Pamela Saunders and Acting Fire Capt. Jessica Jackson. – St. Louis Fire Department photo