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Representative firehouse. on the line, night after night. a tall order when even your clothes are working against you. >> i often was in hand me down clothes orgoer that was like for a 5'10" male. >> right. >> >> reporter: so you were doing all this in gear made for men? >> yes >> that gear adds about 45 to 55 pounds to your body weight. >> reporter: even heavier, the weight of being first. >> we represent every female firefighter that's out there. >> reporter: and it's not your typical fair station. fully equipped with a relaxation pod, yoga classes and a sense of camaraderie they say sets it...

Finally, our visit to a remarkable firehouse in georgia here's blayne alexander with tho"those who serve." >> reporter: at firehouse 1 in decatur, georgia, you may notice something different. >> the fire alarm room. >> reporter: in a field comenated by n,ington, vera morrison and annetta violante lead the only fire department if the country where the top three positions are held by women. >> i often get questions about three women working together. >> reporter: for years they worked separately, each the only woman in their representativefirehouse. on the line night after night. a tall order wh...