Though small in stature, a female firefighter is leaving a larger-than-life legacy as she prepares to retire from a Contra Costa County fire agency.

When Janet Brandi hangs up her turnout gear March 29, not only will she conclude a 26-year career in the fire service, but will become the first female firefighter to retire in the history of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD).  

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