Female Firefighters

Cleveland officials question low minority staff levels at public safety departments

Council members raised concerns over hiring practices after noting the low proportion of minority first responders in the minority-majority city

Orlando FD reveals plan to boost diversity, internal investigations in wake of controversies

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The plan focuses on recruitment of women and minorities and includes changes to the agency's professional standards

Colo. fire-rescue adopts master plan focused on hiring more women

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Boulder Fire-Rescue seeks to increase its number of female firefighters from 7% to 25% within the next 10 years

Former power lifter helping to recruit more women at Minn. fire department

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Officials say Firefighter Sarah Reasoner's athleticism and passion make her the perfect role model to inspire female recruits

Fired female FF claims she was belittled, forced to share hotel room with men

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The firefighter is suing her former private employer for gender discrimination, saying she was mistreated by male colleagues and an executive

Calif. engineer named ‘World’s Strongest Firefighter,’ first woman makes top 5

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The strength competition, hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, helped raise money for California fire departments

Former firefighter-paramedic files claim alleging gender discrimination

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The former fire rescue employee's wrongful termination claim alleges she was unfairly singled out for her gender and social media use

Phoenix fire chief announces breast cancer diagnosis

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Chief Kara Kalkbrenner said she has a positive outlook and will continue to lead after recovering from surgery

Gender-neutral language added to Pa. city FD ordinance

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The change removes male-specific terminology and refers instead to “firefighters”

Portland's first African American fire chief overcomes barriers, promotes inclusiveness

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Portland Fire Chief Sara Boone calls her role an "amazing honor" and hopes to open more doors for female and minority firefighters

Ga. county's first all-female fire crew pushes back against stereotypes

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The three-woman crew says they have seen skepticism from both men and women about their abilities but don't let it faze them

Calif. firefighter-EMT dies from occupational cancer

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Firefighter-EMT Tamara Thacher died Tuesday after serving 31 years with the Sacramento Fire Department

Mo. city names its first female fire department chief

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Kansas City Fire Chief Donna Maize had been appointed as interim chief earlier this year, becoming the first woman leader in the department's 150-year history

Ohio battalion chief under investigation frequently called female cadets into his office

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Records reveal that officials raised concerns about female cadets frequently being pulled out of training by the chief, who is accused of sexual harassment