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Zedeck has been fighting fires for nine years, using a Canadair CL-415 “Super Scooper” to collect and release to 1,621 gallons on fires across the U.S.

Zedeck has been fighting fires for nine years, using a Canadair CL-415 “Super Scooper” to collect and release to 1,621 gallons on fires across the U.S.

If you don’t see a female firefighter, the idea never pops in your head you could do it,” said Jennifer Harkin of Central ...

Tressa LaBella was promoted to fire lieutenant on July 2, becoming the first female officer in the 150-year history of the ...

Although only about 9% of firefighters in the United States are women, Heath says she has never let that intimidate her.

Some wisdom from amazing women who broke the rules and blazed a trail. Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create, Oprah Winfrey. You can’t ...

Heat illness does not discriminate, no matter how healthy you are, so a Phoenix firefighter goes over what symptoms to look ...

Figure 3. Collage demonstrating varied women’s waist sizes. (Photo by Bolaji, J., Qiu, Z., McQuerry, M., and Kwon, C. (2025). A comparative anthropometric analysis of U.S. female firefighters ...

Women firefighters with reproductive cancers are now eligible for federal compensation. A new policy acknowledges their unique occupational hazards and ensures care for treatment.

Women firefighters, who face a greater risk of some cancers, fought for years to get coverage for their potential illnesses. Under Trump, that disappeared.

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 ...