Tulsa Fire Museum hosts first Women's History Month Living Exhibit

TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa Fire Museum hosted its first ever Women's History Month Living Exhibit.

Lieutenant Anna-Lee Dunaway was the subject of this year's exhibit.

The museum conducts an interview in front of a live audience, which is also recorded so that the history of Tulsa firefighters can be preserved.

Dunaway wants young women and girls to see that there is someone who looks like them on the force and not to be discouraged when it comes to joining the male-dominated profession.

“The female firefighters are still a significant minority in the fire department, professional fire department service all over the United States. A lot of females who may potentially be professional firefighters have never seen one in person and don't even know it's an option for them as a career,” Dunaway said.

Dunaway said a career as a firefighter takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but is also very rewarding.

“It’s a 20-25 year service and it’s worth it, but it’s a huge requirement. So do your research first,” Dunaway said.

Dunaway said she’d like this exhibit to spread awareness about female firefighters.

“We have everybody in the fire department. It’s important that each of us, especially those of us in minority groups, are seen,” Dunaway said.

The museum is not yet open to the public, but they do host an open house once a month along with other events where you can see Dunaway's interview.