Female Firefighters
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Girls in Gear camp aims to inspire more girls to pursue careers in firefightingThe summer camp teaches high school girls different firefighting skills in hopes that more women will choose firefighting as a career.FireJul 18, 2023
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Regina’s first female firefighter retires after 27 yearsAfter spending over 27 years as Regina's first female firefighter, Marianne Boychuk hangs up her jacket for retirement.FeaturesJul 10, 2023
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City of Leduc files defence, denies firefighters’ abuse allegationsMonths 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.CanadaSep 7, 2022
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‘Ready to take on the responsibility’: N.S. fire department welcomes first female chiefCabot 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.CanadaApr 18, 2022
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Edmonton Fire Rescue Services to launch training camp aimed at recruiting more female firefightersIn 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.FeaturesMay 20, 2021
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Saskatoon Fire Department appoints Yvonne Raymer first female assistant chiefSaskatoon Fire Department has appointed Yvonne Raymer as its first female assistant chief as it works to address the gender gap.CanadaMar 10, 2020
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M.D. of Taber Fire Department recognizes female firefighters for International Women’s DayThe 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.CanadaMar 8, 2019
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‘We promote the best person for the job and, quite often, that’s a woman’: A surge in Shuswap female firefightersColumbia Shuswap Regional District is focused on inclusivity, encouraging women to apply to become on-call paid firefighters.LifestyleFeb 6, 2019
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Camp LIFT teaches young girls that becoming a firefighter can be real career optionA group of girls in Northumberland County is breaking barriers at the Colborne Fire Hall through Camp LIFT- Ladies in Firefighter Training.EducationAug 23, 2018