Fire Chiefs Say Women Welcome As Firefighters

Less than 5 percent of the state's firefighters are women. Tina Cook, the president of Fire Service Women of Pennsylvania, would like to see that number grow.

Mrs. Cook is one of three women volunteer firefighters in Mt. Lebanon's department. That number has fluctuated over the years, rising to as many as five, according to Chief Nick Sohyda.

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