Those who apply to be firefighters in Albemarle County must pass a physical agility test— running, climbing, crawling and wielding a sledgehammer— before they begin training for the job. (Credit: Sandy Hausman)
There was a time when many boys in this country aspired to be firemen. Today, young women also want the job, but overall far fewer people are applying. Here in Virginia, departments are changing to attract enough applicants.
Sandy Hausman reports on how they’re appealing to potential recruits.
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