In this post, we celebrate the achievements of women firefighters in India, their challenges, and the importance of women in firefighting. History of Women in Firefighting: The first women firefighters in India were recruited by the Mumbai Fire Brigade in 1992. Since then, women have been breaking stereotypes and joining the firefighting profession in various cities across the country. In recent years, there has been a rise in the number of women firefighters in India, with many states and citie