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Women in WWII Took On These 15 Dangerous Jobs

11. Firefighter

11. Firefighter
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During World War II, with cities under threat from incendiary bombs, women joined firefighting brigades. They battled fires amid raids, scaling buildings, and risking burns or collapse. Although initially auxiliary support, their frontline bravery quickly gained recognition, especially during the London Blitz. See a feature from nationalfirechiefs.org.

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