Being a firefighter can be an intimidating job as is, but being a woman can add an extra layer of challenges as the profession is predominantly men. That's why a unique camp is hoping to show high school girls they can do anything.
Being a firefighter can be an intimidating job as is, but being a woman can add an extra layer of challenges as the profession is predominantly men.
She said she knew others were capable of the same things she was doing in the fire department and was determined to be a champion to other women. “My friend was just like, 'hey, come to this with me,'" Howard said."I was like, 'okay, sure, whatever,' and then after I was like, 'this is so amazing.'“I'm just a tiny little girl," she said."But going through Erin's program, you're just like, 'oh, nevermind, I can be a firefighter.'"“I'm so proud of her," Lytle explained."That she actually is graduating and I know she’s going to succeed.
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