Jamie Stasio, the first female firefighter to work with the Rome Fire Department says she was surprised after being presented Friday, with five yellow roses representing a Monday through Friday work week. The roses were a gift from Beth Jones to recognize Stasio's hard work, along with an invitation to be honored during women's business week in October.
She wasn't always a firefighter, though. After eight years of education and an unsuccessful job experience, Stacio says she asked for a sign.
"That same day I found a car parked on the side of the road so I happened to be there at the right place, right time and rescued a woman. And it gave me a great feeling" Stasio said.
After this experience, Stasio said she went down to the fire department and applied. It was a long, five-year journey.