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Kootenay Ignite Camp sparks passion for careers in fire service

The Kootenay Ignite Camp brought together 18 young women from the Kootenay region to explore careers in fire services at the Creston Fire Department.
Participants engaged in activities like fighting simulated fires and receiving guidance from women firefighters in a male-dominated field.
Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services sponsored four participants, and bursaries were awarded to three attendees for futures in firefighting.
Panelists shared experiences of being women in a male-dominated profession, emphasizing the need for more female representation in fire services.

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