Firefighter (1986)

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Cindy Fralic (Nancy McKeon) plans to become a Los Angeles County firefighter. However, in the 60-year history of the department... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Michael Lewis

Writer:

Kathryn Montgomery

Stars:

Nancy McKeon, Vincent Irizarry and Barry Corbin
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nancy McKeon ...
Cindy Fralick
Vincent Irizarry ...
Mike
Barry Corbin ...
Capt. Johnson
Guy Boyd ...
Capt. Cauley
Amanda Wyss ...
Marilyn
Whip Hubley ...
Lance
James Whitmore Jr. James Whitmore Jr. ...
Capt. Bukowski
Ed Lauter ...
B.C. Thompson
Terry David Mulligan Terry David Mulligan ...
Capt. Romano
Javier Grajeda ...
Firefighter Lopez
Stephen E. Miller ...
Engineer Bennett
Natino Bellantoni Natino Bellantoni ...
Candidate Garcia
Kevin McNulty ...
Firefighter Stranan
Ric Reid Ric Reid ...
Firefighter Carter
Blu Mankuma Blu Mankuma ...
Paramedic Washington
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Cindy Fralic (Nancy McKeon) plans to become a Los Angeles County firefighter. However, in the 60-year history of the department, no woman has ever passed the department's physical skills test. Battling divorce, stereotypes and opposition from both men and women, Cindy Fralic passes the physical agility test to become the first female firefighter in Los Angeles County. Written by Derek O'Cain  

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Greater Alarm See more »

Filming Locations:

North Vancouver City Fire Department Hall #1, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Forest Hills Productions, Embassy Communications See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The ladder truck that serves as Ladder 107 - a 1985 Scot/Pierreville (at Cindy's primary firehall) was an actual working fire truck at the time of filming. It was the ladder truck for the North Vancouver City Fire Department (whose hall also served as Firehall #107). The truck was in service from 1985-2002. See more »

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[Cindy has just completed the ladder climb to the tower & reached the bottom in under the allotted time. Capt. Bukowski shows the results to Chief Thompson]
B.C. Thompson: [addressing the recruits] As you all know, candidates who fail any part of the agility test are dismissed for the rest of the day's proceedings. Captain Bukowski will give you the results in a minute. But today, we're going to bend the rules a little bit. I wanted you all to be around & share in this moment. In Los Angeles County Fire Department's 60-year history, no woman has ever passed the agility test...
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