Some Real Heat
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In 1974 women were
officially permitted to work in U.S. fire departments, but in California
they didn’t become part of the force until 1987. "Some Real Heat" offers a
portrait of this upward climb by exploring the small and relatively new
world of female firefighters in San Francisco. Armed with axes, chainsaws,
muscle, heart and determination, six daring women demonstrate how they
single-handedly turn gender roles upside down by putting their lives on the
line everyday. As they passionately talk about the tools of the trade,
overcoming their fears and helping others, we also learn the difficulties of
working in a male-dominated field and the struggles they’ve faced to be
accepted as female members of the force. Uncovering both the myth and
reality of this dangerous profession, "Some Real Heat" intimately delves
into the strength and character that distinguishes these women as true
modern-day heroes.
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