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HARLAN, Ky. — Fewer than 4 percent of all firefighters are women, according to the National Fire Protection Association, and even fewer are leaders in the industry.
But the fire chief in the city of Harlan, Kentucky has been breaking barriers for decades. “It’s a good feeling to know I was able to accomplish these things,” said Chief Linette Hutchison, “It’s not to brag. I don’t like to brag.”
Chief Hutchison does have something to brag about. She’s the longest serving female fire chief in the state of Kentucky. She’s also helped the department gain state-of-the-art equipment through grants, saving money for the small city.
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