Jamie,

the Saint Barbara of Nicomedia is at least in Germany along with Saint 
Florian known as the protector of firefighters (as well as miners, 
artillerists, electricians...).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Barbara

Sounds reasonable in the given context.

Best wishes
Angela


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Am 10.09.2013 17:45, schrieb Jamie Quinn:
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> Hi All:
>
> Just wondering if anyone out there can help me indentify a figure on a 
> firemen’s certificate. It is not any of the “usual suspects” I am 
> familiar with in the fire service. It is a long haired female in a 
> dress with a crown on her head and a spear in her hand. She is 
> surrounded by what appears to be a rotary type gear, a shovel, a pick, 
> a pan, what appears to be some sort of press type of machinery (roller 
> with handle) and a couple of sacks of coins or gold. All the other 
> imagery on the certificate is related to firefighting. I was thinking 
> the imagery around her could refer to mining, but I have not been able 
> to find any information: any help would be appreciated. If you contact 
> me directly, I can also send you the image, if you think it would help.
>
> Many Thanks,
>
> Jamie
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