Check out this Seattle Fire Department recruitment film from the early 1970s. Back then it was “women need not apply.” But in 1977 Barbara “Bonnie” Beers ignored the sexist norms of the day to became the department’s first female firefighter. Since then, hundreds more have followed. We salute you – and female first repsonders all across the Upper Left – on this International Women’s Day! (March 8) #internationalwomensday❤️