The number of female firefighters in Canada remains low at only approximately 4.4%[1], despite the efforts of departments across the country to try to increase the number of women and create a more diverse workforce. In this blog post, we shine the spotlight on a few Canadian women who have beat the odds and risen in […]
Women in Fire: Interview with Western Canada’s First Full-Time Woman Firefighter
Shirley Benson has the distinction of being the first female in Western Canada to be hired as a full-time firefighter, joining Edmonton Fire Rescue Services in July 1988. We had the privilege of interviewing the veteran firefighter to discuss her experience in the fire service in Edmonton. Check it out below. ER: Tell us a […]
