Abstract: In her 2010 interview with Pat Calchina, Pam Jacobson details her life in Madison. She spoke of the time period between 1974 and 1996 and of the following topics: women?s studies classes at UW Madison, lesbianism, being part of the first class of women firefighters to be hired by the Madison fire department and her 17 years as a firefighter, various lesbian activities in Madison. Key Words: Madison (WI), Fire Chief Durkin, Marcia Holtz, Bev Buhr, Rory Ward, Ronny Greer, Liz Estrada, GALVANIZE, shirts and skins basketball at Orton Park, Lesbian Variety Show.