Five Black women make history as St. Louis firefighters rise to captain together

The St. Louis Fire Department makes a historic move. Five Black women have been promoted to the rank of Fire Captain. "It's ...
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Young women invited to explore firefighting careers at Barrie academy

Barrie Fire and Emergency Service (BFES) will host the second annual Ignite! Barrie Fire Academy from May 29 to 31, 2026. The free, three-day, hands-on experience is designed for young women aged 14 ...

Oklahoma Women on Fire seeking submissions for upcoming calendar

OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Women on Fire, a group that celebrates female firefighters in Oklahoma, is expanding it reach with its ...
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UM students open opportunity for women in wildland firefighting

MISSOULA, Mont. — In order to become a wildland firefighter, you have to pass the pack test. This requires trainees walk three miles in less than 45 minutes while carrying a 45-pound pack. Mikaela ...

West Virginia must close the cancer coverage gap for women firefighters

Women now make up 9% of the U.S. fire service, yet they remain underrepresented in research and policy, leaving many ...
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Cal Fire's Camp Cinder opens applications for young women to learn firefighting skills

Applications for Cal Fire's Camp Cinder are once again open to young women aged 15 to 17 to learn firefighting skills. The four-day camp is held in Redding and San Luis Obispo to empower women and ...