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Women in firefighting

So, have you ever seen a firefighter before? They are very brave people who wear special clothes, helmets, and shoes to help people who are in danger or who need help in a fire, accident, or other emergency.

Now, some of these firefighters are women! That means they are girls who grow up to become firefighters when they get older. They are just as brave and strong as the boy firefighters.

Sometimes people think women can't be firefighters because they may not be as strong as boys, but that's not true. Girls can be just as strong and tough as boys. They also go through special training to learn how to fight fires and save lives just like any other firefighter.

It's important to have women firefighters because they can bring a different perspective and skills to the job. They may be able to help people in different ways and make sure everyone is safe during an emergency.

Even though there aren't as many women firefighters as men right now, it's important to remember that everyone can be a firefighter if they want to be. Boys and girls, men and women, all have the potential to be brave and help others in a fire or emergency situation.
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