By Leila Merrill
SEEKONK, Mass. — Sandra Lowery was recently sworn in as Seekonk Fire Department’s first female fire chief.
Lowery had been serving as interim chief since August, the Sun Chronicle reported, and has been a member of the department for nearly 20 years. She also served as a paramedic.
According to NBC 10 WJAR reported, Lowery is just the fifth female fire chief in Massachusetts, and one of only two currently serving.
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“I do like to be recognized for my merit not because I’m a female, obviously, but it is something ... it’s a milestone. Never imagined I would be in this position,” Lowery said. “The timing was good, I worked hard and the opportunity was there, I took it every chance I got.”
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