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First female fire chief to lead the LA Fire Department sworn in

The City of Los Angeles swore in a new fire chief Friday, marking the first time a woman has led the department. Kristin Crowley will lead the nation’s third-largest firefighting force as a push for diversity continues. Joy Benedict takes a look at the history of women firefighters and how Crowley hopes to encourage more to sign up.
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