COLUMBIA, Md. — A peer-reviewed journal article led by a member of the UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute’s advisory board that compares blood clotting potential among female and male firefighters was published Tuesday. The purpose of the study “was to determine the effects of multiple bouts of firefighting on hemostatic responses (specifically, key changes in […]
Clearwater’s Female Firefighters hope to inspire Next Generation
CLEARWATER, Fla. – They may not be the first, but the 10 women who make up Clearwater Fire and Rescue’s team are certainly blazing the trail. The fire department recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “fire medics,” as they call themselves. “I love working with people, I love being that person people […]
New Study will help Support and Protect Women in the Fire Service
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – As more women join the fire service, it’s imperative to understand the occupational risks involved for these women. And thanks to a $1.5 million dollar grant from FEMA that will be possible. The funding will help support research to examine how being a firefighter affects women’s health. “There’s the […]
Triple F – Fierce Female Firefighters
Triple F is where the world’s Fire and EMS service sisters come together to motivate, share their experience, and inspire one another. Triple F’s intention is to empower first responders in mind, body, and spirit. Our belief is that by creating a fierce sisterhood of resilience and support we can become the strongest and most […]