Female Firefighters

• Girls in Gear camp aims to inspire more girls to pursue careers in firefighting

  The summer camp teaches high school girls different firefighting skills in hopes that more women will choose firefighting as a career.

  Fire

  Jul 18, 2023
  
• Regina’s first female firefighter retires after 27 years

  After spending over 27 years as Regina's first female firefighter, Marianne Boychuk hangs up her jacket for retirement.

  Features

  Jul 10, 2023
  
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• City of Leduc files defence, denies firefighters’ abuse allegations

  Months after a pair of City of Leduc firefighters filed a statement of claim alleging years of sexual assault, harassment and bullying, the city has filed its defence.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2022
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• ‘Ready to take on the responsibility’: N.S. fire department welcomes first female chief

  Cabot Volunteer Fire Department Chief Kimber MacLeod says another woman has already reached out and inquired about becoming a firefighter since she took over as chief.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2022
• Edmonton Fire Rescue Services to launch training camp aimed at recruiting more female firefighters

  In an effort to add more diversity to Edmonton Fire Rescue Services, it is launching a new initiative to introduce more women to the service in a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

  Features

  May 20, 2021
• Saskatoon Fire Department appoints Yvonne Raymer first female assistant chief

  Saskatoon Fire Department has appointed Yvonne Raymer as its first female assistant chief as it works to address the gender gap.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020
• M.D. of Taber Fire Department recognizes female firefighters for International Women’s Day

  The fire department is honoured to have 16 female firefighters within its regional fire service, one of the biggest groups of female volunteers in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2019
• ‘We promote the best person for the job and, quite often, that’s a woman’: A surge in Shuswap female firefighters

  Columbia Shuswap Regional District is focused on inclusivity, encouraging women to apply to become on-call paid firefighters.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 6, 2019
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• Camp LIFT teaches young girls that becoming a firefighter can be real career option

  A group of girls in Northumberland County is breaking barriers at the Colborne Fire Hall through Camp LIFT- Ladies in Firefighter Training.

  Education

  Aug 23, 2018