(00:00:00) Ep. 16 Female Issues in the Fire Service Part 1
(00:05:40) Discussion on issues with Female bunker gear (PPE), wildland gear, and station uniform standards
(00:34:39) Common Female reproductive health issues in the Fire Service. Pregnancy, light duty, return to work, lactation, etc.
(00:53:45) Closing Comments
Welcome to Episode 16 of the IAFF 7th Distirict Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us, as we continue to roll out our re-launch!
Join us for Episdode 16 as Reece and Ricky are joined by several members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Female Health and Safety Committee for an in depth conversation surrounding common issues that Females face is the modern Fire Service.
Are you an Executive Board member, Service Representative, or a Local member interested in being infomed? This is a great episode for you to get up to date on the issues our Sisters in this Union experience.
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A HUGE THANK YOU to Dani Landholm, Skye Downes, Anna Melillo, Corey Condren, and Nicole Fazio from the Female Health and Safety Committee for spending some time with and providing a wealth of knowledge on these issues.
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