St. Louis Fire Chief Sherman George talks with newly appointed firefighters Jessica Jackson (L) and Lizette Getter after Fire Department graduation ceremonies at Harris Stowe State University in St. Louis on November 17, 2005. Thirty-three men and two woman spent twelve weeks as members of the Joseph P. Hughes Recruit Class to become members of the department. (UPI Photo/Bill Greeenblatt)

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