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A lot more women have become firefighters … In 1974, there was one single-function career female firefighter in the United States. Her name is Judy Brewer. By 1980, there were 200. Today ...
Less than 5 percent of career firefighters are women, but a vanguard of female firefighters, paramedics and elected officials is pushing to make the profession more diverse.
The United States currently has over 6,500 female career firefighters and about 35,000 female volunteer firefighters, but this still only represents about 6 percent of the national firefighting...
Volunteer female firefighters worked in Berlin and Breslau during World War I but ceased at the end of the war. Women were again recruited during World War II, especially as drivers. This continued until 1955 when they had all been replaced by men.
A study of Florida firefighters published in 2020 tried to breach a virtual total lack of data on cancer and cisgender female firefighters. Researchers found evidence of increased brain and...
Research presented here examines how the demands of fire fighting uniquely affect women. A national sample of 73 female firefighters and fire-service leaders participated in focus groups and key informant interviews.
Women in fire and EMS: Learn about the professional development and teaching opportunities that await you at the National Fire Academy. 5% of all career firefighters are women. 11% of the volunteer fire service are women. 12% of federal wildland firefighters are women.
Women in Fire is an organization dedicated to championing female leadership and participation within the fire and emergency services. While our focus is on women, our membership includes male firefighters of all ranks, as well as institutional supporters.
Female firefighters comprise approximately 9% of the firefighting workforce, facing unique challenges and opportunities for the women serving their communities. Hear from firefighters from all...
Firehouse: What do women firefighters need most from female leadership to help them to move up in the ranks? Why is access to this vital?