Only 7% of firefighters are women. Erin Regan wants to change that

Only 7% of firefighters are women. Erin Regan wants to change that

It doesn't bother her. But it is a constant reminder that firefighting is still an overwhelmingly male-dominated profession. There are over 1.1 million firefighters in the United States. Only 7% are women, according to the National Fire Protection Association.

cnn.com

This is so cool. I often think about how different my life would be if I hadn't internalized the idea at an early age that "this is boy work, and this is girl work." I'm so glad this woman is making a path for other girls!