A Quiz About Firefighters: Uncover the Real Heroes Behind the Flames
What is the name of the first documented female firefighter?
Correct Incorrect Firefighting has historically been considered too physically demanding for women. Yet, in 1815, Molly Williams broke the mold by becoming the first recorded female firefighter in the U.S. She joined New York City’s Oceanus Engine Company #11 and helped during an influenza outbreak and a harsh blizzard in 1818, even though she was enslaved by Benjamin Aymar, a firehouse affiliate. Today, women make up less than 4% of firefighters.