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Steering wheel of change: Mumbai fire brigade gets 1st woman driver-operator

Mumbai Fire Brigade has made history by appointing Pallavi Patil, 29, as its first female driver-cum-operator. Patil, who joined the brigade in 2017 as a firewoman, will now be at the wheel of fire engines. Her passion for driving, ignited in her village, has led to this significant achievement, marking a new era for the century-old service.

27 Jun 2026 8:43 am