number of signi fi cant and prestigious awards, but none more so than the 1984 Susan B. Anthony Award and the 2002 Women of Courage Award, both from the National Organization for Women. She was also featured in the PBS program ‘ Sex, Power, and the Workplace ” in 1992; the o - Broadway play “ Firework ” in 2002; and the PBS documentary “ Taking the Heat ” in 2006. Her success, even before her career began, touched so many other women in signi fi cant ways. And Captain Brenda Berkman’s accomplishments on the job and o set an example for others – both men and women. Her impact in New York and across the country ensure her place in fi re service history and elevate her level of recognition during Women’s History Month. She was, and still is, amazing! 1984 Susan B. Anthony Award and the 2002 Women of Courage Award, both from the National Organization for Women. She was also featured in the PBS program Sex, Power, and the Workplace in 1992; the off-Broadway play Firework in 2002; and the PBS documentary Taking the Heat in 2006. Her success, even before her career began, touched so many other women in significant ways and Captain Brenda Berkman’s accomplishments on the job and off set an example for others – both men and women. Her impact in New York and across the country ensure her place in fire service history and elevate her level of recognition during Women’s History Month. She was, and still is, amazing! Comments from Readers of the March 2021 Women’s History Month Features that Highlighted Women from the Fire and Emergency Services “These features were magni fi cent. It is great to see the women being publicly recognized and wonderful to see their accomplishments – what an opportunity to learn.”
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