Bloomfield Welcomes Its First Female Career Firefighter In 139 Years

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Stephanie Orgueira-Aponte has set a milestone in Bloomfield as the town’s first female career firefighter.

On Tuesday, the Bloomfield Division of Public Safety gave a round of applause to Orgueira-Aponte on social media:

“Today is a monumental day in the Bloomfield Fire Department’s nearly 139-year history. Let’s give a big welcome to our 1st female career firefighter. Congratulations to Stephanie Orgueira-Aponte on your first day protecting the residents of Bloomfield. FF Aponte recently completed a rigorous training curriculum at the Passaic County Fire Academy as well as EMT certification prior to today. Welcome to the Bloomfield Fire Department, FF Aponte and best of luck on your career.”

The past few years have seen several inspiring “firsts” for women trailblazers in North Jersey. Check out a few of their stories below (click headline to read the article).

• Ruiz Chosen As NJ Senate Majority Leader; 1st Latina To Hold Seat
• NJ Assemblywoman Makes History As Youngest Committee Chair
• Cedar Grove Police Dept. Has First Female Detective In 109-Year History
• Rutgers Law School Dean Trailblazes For Asian-American Women
• Short Hills Woman Is 'First Female Amputee' Fire Academy Grad
• Panasonic North America In Newark Welcomes First Female CEO
• Montclair Fire Department Has Its First Female Officer
• University's First Female Wrestler Hails From West Orange

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