Firewoman (1989) | BFI Replay

In 1987, 18-year-old Penny Rowntree became the first woman to successfully complete West Yorkshire Fire Service’s arduous 12-week training course, going on to serve as a firefighter for 33 years.
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[@76ToneCrome]

I'd have liked to have known how her career went: did she rise up the ranks? Did her colleagues accept her. Did she stay in the service?

[@TheStockwell]

Why not use your keyboard to find out - the way I did? I think it's called googling, or researching, or doing a web search. It works! Best wishes from Vermont 🍁

[@kamandi1362]

Should've played 'Walk Like a Man" at the end.

[@viewtiful1doubleokamihand253]

So this woman was… fire ? 🔥

[@JohnDoe-tx8lq]

I think it's great they added a cook to the team, and she'll be good for moral, keeping the fire station looking nice and tidy. 😎👍