Susan Batten on becoming first female firefighter

Title

Susan Batten on becoming first female firefighter

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:44

Description

Susan Batten, the first female firefighter in London, explains why she wanted to join the Brigade. With comment from a male fire fighter or training coach, identified only as Ben. Female interviewer not identified. In 2 parts, with break in recording.

Contributors

Susan Batten

Keywords

Emergency services; Employment; Women; Emergency services personnel; Recruitment; Fire fighters; Fire services; Fire stations; Training

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