MINNEAPOLIS — In 1992, the Minneapolis Fire Department made history when it staffed the first all-female crew. By 2002, women made up 15% of the department. But now that pace has slowed. “It’s ...
Approximately 80% of female firefighters in the United States report concerns over ill-fitting personal protective clothing (PPC), expressing issues such as turnout suit pants being too long, coats ...
MINDEN, WV (WVNS) – The W.I.L.D. Institute held their First Women’s Firefighter Weekend. This weekend united female firefighters from the area, as they took specialized training in ladder throwing, ...
It took nearly three years to win presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for breast, cervical, and other cancers that firefighters who work for federal agencies may develop because of hazardous ...
Find Firehouse.com’s full coverage of the 2025 California Fire Storm, which began Jan. 7 near Los Angeles, here. It took nearly three years to win presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for breast ...
It took nearly three years to win presumptive workers’ compensation coverage for breast, cervical, and other cancers that firefighters who work for federal agencies may develop because of hazardous ...
For decades, female firefighters have worn gear designed for men. Now, a new suit made just for women is changing how they do their jobs — and how they feel doing it. Most traditional fire suits are ...
This Friday, August 22, Mexico commemorates National Firefighter Day, recognizing those who risk their lives in every emergency. While firefighting has historically been a male-dominated profession, ...
A fundraising calendar featuring only female firefighters has been released in support of breast cancer research. For the first time in New Zealand's history, women firefighters are joining their male ...