Chicago Fire Department Sexist Hiring Lawsuit Nets $11.25M Proposed Settlement
A lawsuit alleging the Chicago Fire Department used unnecessary physical tests to block women from becoming paramedics could soon end in an $11.25 million settlement.
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Women in Fire: Girl Fire Camps and Giving Back to the Community
Host Lisa Baker, the Southwest Trustee for Women in Fire, speaks with her guests about girl fire camps and giving back to the community.
Generation Engine: Females in the Fire Service
Todd Edwards and Anthony Rowett welcome Chelsey Schneider and Niki Trinidad to discuss their fire service experiences.
Is Your Department Ready for a Pregnant Firefighter/Medic?
Have you and your department preplanned for a firefighter/medic pregnancy, childbirth, and return to work?
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Podcast: Women in Fire: Community Service
Members of Women in Fire talk about giving back to the community.
Pregnancy in the Fire Service: A Cultural Shift
Stephanie White and John K. Murphy consider the cultural and legal angles of fire departments and pregnant firefighters.
Commentary: Getting Along with Females in the Firehouse
Many fire departments are still grappling with adding their first female firefighters. Stephanie White offers thoughts on how to smooth the integration process.
Podcast: Women in Fire: Heidi Simon
Lieutenant Heidi Simon of the South Metro (CO) Fire Department helms this episode of the Women in Fire podcast.
Podcast: Women in Fire: Fire Camps
Members of Women in Fire discuss fire camps for girls and educating future members of the fire service.
Podcast: Women in Fire: Fire Department Culture
Members of Women in Fire discuss fire station and fire department culture.
Women in Fire: Company Officers
Members of Women in Fire (formerly iWomen) discuss the role of the company officer.
Podcast: The Future Firefighter: Julie Rider
Chris Baker speaks with Cosumnes (CA) Fire Captain Julie Rider about the Sacramento Regional Fire Services Diversity Committee and recruiting women as firefighters.