The fire service has long been making a push to promote diversity and inclusivity, and fire departments were taking to social media on Monday to honor the women in their ranks as nations and industries across the globe mark International Women's Day.
We have compiled a few posts we came across on Facebook that honor the dedication and service of both the trailblazing women from years past and the younger generation of women who are carrying the torch.
Buffalo, NY, Fire Department
Inner Grove Heights, MN, Fire Department
Bourne, MA, Fire Department
Lawrence-Cedarhurst, NY, Fire Department
North Penn Volunteer Fire Department (North Wales, PA)
Panama City Beach, FL, Fire & Rescue
City of Burton, MI, Fire Department
Ottawa (Canada) Professional Firefighter's Association
Gaston, NC, Fire-Rescue
Fort Worth, TX, Fire Department
Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Volunteer Fire Department
Madison, WI, Fire Department
A huge shout out to the women on the front lines and behind the scenes who keep our department going strong! From...
Posted by City of Madison Fire Department on Monday, March 8, 2021