EP2 Blazed Trails: Women Firefighters

Firefighters Brittany King and Tamisha Davis share a behind-the-scenes view of their experiences as 2 of the 33 women on the Greensboro Fire Department in North Carolina. You’ll be inspired and will learn how they’re paying it forward to the next generation to encourage more girls and women to consider firefighting as a career.

They’ll explain the process to become a firefighter, talk about their training and how they serve the community, share the essential skills that are key to success in the field and communicate the positive impact of having more women join the fire service. 
Check out their exciting initiative, Camp Spark “A free five-day summer camp that introduces girls in grades 9-12 to the fire service in an interactive and engaging environment. The goal of Camp Sparks is to instill self-confidence and encourage perseverance, while stressing the importance of keeping a good attitude, showing respect and gaining knowledge. Campers will learn the value of leadership, teamwork and learning the basics of firefighting from female firefighters.” 

For more details, email [email protected] or visit the website for Camp Spark

• https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/fire/community-programs/camp-spark
• Other resources mentioned during the show:
  • WomenInFire.org
  • FireScience.org
  • Fire Engineering Podcast’s “Women In Fire” episodes with content focused on women firefighter topics