NYC female firefighters trying to boost numbers

[x635 4,066]

Out of 10,500 uniformed firefighters in New York City, only 37 are women, or about a third of 1 percent, among the lowest percentage of any department in the nation. But that number is expected to grow after a record number of women took the latest exam following heavy recruitment spurred by a court order two years ago. Six women entered the fire academy just this week.

Full article: http://news.yahoo.com/nyc-female-firefighters-trying-boost-numbers-070538257.html