Shortest firefighter (female)

Shortest firefighter (female)
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Who
Autumn Kelso
What
147.32 centimetre(s)
Where
United States (St. Pete Beach)
When
18 January 2026

The shortest firefighter (female) is Autumn Kelso (USA), who measures 147.32 cm (4ft 10in), as verified in St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA on 18 January 2026.

Autumn is an active firefighter, employed at the St. Pete Beach Fire Rescue. This Fire Rescue department operates out of two stations and covers a 8 km (5 mi) barrier island community in Florida.

When it comes to demands of the job, being a firefighter may be challenging at times. Firefighters often battle crushing exertion, intense heat stress, and heavy lifting, which lead to multiple health hazards.