Brenda Berkman
It would not make sense for me to write about the leadership, courage, and contributions of fi re service women during this 2021 Women’s History Month without honoring Retired Captain Brenda Berkman from the Fire Department of New York (FDNY). Her story begins before she even started her fi re service career. Prior to 1977, women were not allowed to apply to become FDNY fi re fi ghters. However, in 1977 that changed courage, and contributions of fire service women during this 2021 Women’s History Month without honoring Retired Captain Brenda Berkman from the Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY). Her story begins before she even started her fire service career. Prior to 1977, women were not allowed to apply to become FDNY firefighters. However, in 1977 that changed when
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