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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!




awhile back i read an article about a family of women who had worked in coal mines for like 3 generations and got to the point where one of them, this year, is now on a board for a union or something. absolutely wonderful to see the bursting through gender roles!
Oh my gosh, that's AMAZING.