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Molly Williams was the first recorded woman to serve as a firefighter in an official capacity in New York City in _______.

Retry Correct Incorrect Molly Williams worked as the first female firefighter in 1815. She was also one of the first African Americans to serve as an official firefighter as well. She stepped up when a big storm came to NYC and most of the men were out with influenza.

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Molly Williams was the first recorded woman to serve as a firefighter in an official capacity in New York City in _______.

• 1950
• 1700
• 2000
• 1815