Firefighter

Name: Firefighter
Genre: Drama
Released: 1986-09-23
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Nancy McKeon, Vincent Irizarry, Barry Corbin

TV Movie
1986
1h 40m

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6.9/10

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Nancy McKeon and Ed Lauter in Firefighter (1986)

Drama

Cindy Fralic (Nancy McKeon) plans to become a Los Angeles County firefighter. However, in the 60-year history of the department, no woman has ever passed the department's physical skills tes... Read allCindy Fralic (Nancy McKeon) plans to become a Los Angeles County firefighter. However, in the 60-year history of the department, no woman has ever passed the department's physical skills test. Battling divorce, stereotypes and opposition from both men and women, Cindy Fralic pass... Read allCindy Fralic (Nancy McKeon) plans to become a Los Angeles County firefighter. However, in the 60-year history of the department, no woman has ever passed the department's physical skills test. Battling divorce, stereotypes and opposition from both men and women, Cindy Fralic passes the physical agility test to become the first female firefighter in Los Angeles County.

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

163

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The ladder truck that serves as Ladder 107 - a 1985 Scot/Pierreville (at Cindy's primary firehall) was an actual working fire truck at the time of filming. It was the ladder truck for the North Vancouver City Fire Department (whose hall also served as Firehall #107). The truck was in service from 1985-2002.

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[Cindy has just completed the ladder climb to the tower & reached the bottom in under the allotted time. Capt. Bukowski shows the results to Chief Thompson]
B.C. Thompson: [addressing the recruits] As you all know, candidates who fail any part of the agility test are dismissed for the rest of the day's proceedings. Captain Bukowski will give you the results in a minute. But today, we're going to bend the rules a little bit. I wanted you all to be around & share in this moment. In Los Angeles County Fire Department's 60-year history, no woman has ever passed the agility test...
[Long silence, then a smile spreads across the Chief's face]
B.C. Thompson: ...until today!
[the recruits and Cindy break out in cheers as the chief & Capt. Bukowski shake Cindy's hand]

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8/10

She had what it takes.

Only one small part which I felt was a disingenuous bit of personal melodrama, marred an otherwise good human interest story.

You get a feel for this woman's determination to become a firefighter. It demonstrates how much physical stamina is required to "make the grade".

Her persistence despite opposition from some men due to bias, and negative attitudes, (this was still apparent in the 80's) was inspiring.

The plotline is pretty straight forward; apart from producers continually portraying fictitious events and characters instead of sticking to the story.

It isn't an "action" movie, so appreciate it for what it is; don't say it is boring, or dull.