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Trailblazing Jersey City Deputy Chief Makes History Again Trailblazing Jersey City Deputy Chief Makes History Again
Trailblazing Jersey City Deputy Chief Makes History Again A firefighter in Jersey City has become the highest-ranked woman statewide, city officials said. Constance Zappella, 43, was sworn in as deputy chief on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joined Public Safety Director James Shea and Fire Chief Steven McGill to promote Zappella and three other Deputy Chiefs during a ceremony at City Hall  “She is a true trailblazer and an inspiration to our youth in Jersey City and beyond,” Fulop said in a statement. “Congratulations to all four of our new Deputy Chiefs who have worked very hard over the past two decades to support one…

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by Jon Craig