Firehouse is a 1987 film directed and co-written by . It marked Julia Roberts' film debut.
Plot An evil businessman is secretly setting fires to some of the old buildings of a dilapidated neighborhood, while at the same time three women become the new recruits at a local fire station. Life is not smooth at the new firehouse, as the women are teased and harassed by their male coworkers. But they learn to stand up for themselves against the torment while also solving the mystery of who is starting the fires.
Principal cast Actor Role Gianna Palminteri (as Gianna Rains, born Gianna Ranaudo) Barrett Hopkins Martha Peterson Shannon Murphy Renee Raiford Violet Brown Peter Onorati Ron J. Sleek Gideon Fountain John Anderson Peter Mackenzie Dickson Willoughby Craig Mitchell Bummy Julia Roberts (uncredited) Babs
Production Filming locations included Volunteer Engine & Hose 1, 155 Morgan Street, Jersey City, New Jersey (later owned and used as offices for her Flavor Unit production company by Queen Latifah).
Release In 1989, the film was broadcast on Cinemax.
References
External links Firehouse - Cinema Sciences
Firehouse - allmovie
Firehouse - cinematerial