FORT WAYNE FIRST: Documentary tells story of city’s first female firefighter

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Filmmakers are putting the finishing touches on a new documentary about Fort Wayne’s first female firefighter.

The film tells the story of Genois Wilson Brabson, who joined the fire academy in 1979. Growing up, she never imagined she would become a firefighter.

“I actually thought I was going to be a teacher,” Brabson said…

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