New York Has Its First Transgender Firefighter
http://jezebel.com/5845898/new-york-has-its-first-transgendered-firefighterThe New York City Fire Department finally has it's first openly trangendered firefighter. The woman in question, who now goes by the name Brooke, has for the most part found acceptance from her coworkers. The department is not known for its diversity, but it probably helps that Brooke has deep roots with the FDNY:
"Her family has a long history of firefighting, starting at least three generations ago with Brooke's grandfather, and continuing to her father, an FDNY officer who responded to the Twin Towers on 9/11."
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FDNY Welcomes First Transgender Firefighter
NBCNewYork.com
updated 10/2/2011 5:45:56 PM ET
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44747877/ns/local_news-new_york_ny/#.TonG93F6TkpThe FDNY has welcomed its first transgender firefighter.
Brooke, a third-generation firefighter whose father is still on the job, is the first known transgender woman in the firefighting ranks, according to the New York Post.
The paper chose not to publish her full name.
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FDNY welcomes 1st transgender firefighter in city history
'Courageous' move
By GINGER ADAMS OTIS and ERIN CALABRESE
Last Updated: 1:18 PM, October 2, 2011
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/trans_gal_st_bravest_0GEcOhFN91GRfmxPCbE4AKOne of New York's Bravest is breaking barriers -- becoming the first transgender firefighter in city history.
The male-to-female firefighter has been openly welcomed by the FDNY, even as a Brooklyn judge handling a discrimination lawsuit against the department has blasted it for its lack of diversity.
The tall blonde, who now goes by Brooke, is a third-generation firefighter, with her father still on the job. The Post is withholding her full name.
