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Sarah Peto: Empowering Women in Fire & Emergency Services
Host Tanya LaBuick speaks with Sarah Peto, a trailblazer in the Brandon, Manitoba fire and emergency service. She shares her journey as one of the first women in the fire and emergency service in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, discussing challenges faced by women, the evolution of gender dynamics, and the importance of mental health and support networks. Sarah highlights the impact of her community work, and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the need for advocacy and empowerment for women in fire and emergency services.
More About Sarah Peto:
Sarah Peto is a Lieutenant with Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, where she has proudly served her community for 24 years as both a firefighter and paramedic. A leader for change in the fire service, Sarah is the founder and President of Fire Service Women Central Provinces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, empowerment, and advancement of women in the fire service throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Sarah is a strong advocate for mental health and resiliency. She serves on her department’s Peer Support Team and is a board member of Project Resilience 911, which provides Westman-area first responders with access to mental health resources, resiliency training, and CISM debriefs. Nationally, she contributes her expertise through the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs’ Mental Health and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committees, working to foster a more inclusive and supportive fire service culture across Canada.
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction and First Impressions
(01:52) Journey into Emergency Services
(05:47) Challenges of Being a Woman in Fire Services
(11:24) Evolving Attitudes Towards Women in Fire Services
(17:20) Establishing Support Networks for Women
(23:30) Future Goals for Women in Fire Services
(26:41) Supporting Women in Fire Services
(28:39) Recognition and Awards for Community Service
(31:01) Navigating Community Connections in Emergency Services
(36:56) Advice for Fire Chiefs on Supporting Women
(38:04) Future Aspirations in Fire Service Leadership
(41:24) Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections
Connect with Tanya LaBuick:
https://www.stronglikeagirlpodcast.ca/
https://stronglikeagirl.ca/
https://labuick.co/
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By Tanya LaBuickHost Tanya LaBuick speaks with Sarah Peto, a trailblazer in the Brandon, Manitoba fire and emergency service. She shares her journey as one of the first women in the fire and emergency service in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, discussing challenges faced by women, the evolution of gender dynamics, and the importance of mental health and support networks. Sarah highlights the impact of her community work, and her aspirations for the future, emphasizing the need for advocacy and empowerment for women in fire and emergency services.
More About Sarah Peto:
Sarah Peto is a Lieutenant with Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, where she has proudly served her community for 24 years as both a firefighter and paramedic. A leader for change in the fire service, Sarah is the founder and President of Fire Service Women Central Provinces, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advocacy, empowerment, and advancement of women in the fire service throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Sarah is a strong advocate for mental health and resiliency. She serves on her department’s Peer Support Team and is a board member of Project Resilience 911, which provides Westman-area first responders with access to mental health resources, resiliency training, and CISM debriefs. Nationally, she contributes her expertise through the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs’ Mental Health and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committees, working to foster a more inclusive and supportive fire service culture across Canada.
www.fswcp.ca
https://www.instagram.com/fswcp/
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BBNBtnnsT/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-peto-5589613a/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fire-service-women-central-provinces
Chapters
(00:00) Introduction and First Impressions
(01:52) Journey into Emergency Services
(05:47) Challenges of Being a Woman in Fire Services
(11:24) Evolving Attitudes Towards Women in Fire Services
(17:20) Establishing Support Networks for Women
(23:30) Future Goals for Women in Fire Services
(26:41) Supporting Women in Fire Services
(28:39) Recognition and Awards for Community Service
(31:01) Navigating Community Connections in Emergency Services
(36:56) Advice for Fire Chiefs on Supporting Women
(38:04) Future Aspirations in Fire Service Leadership
(41:24) Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Reflections
Connect with Tanya LaBuick:
https://www.stronglikeagirlpodcast.ca/
https://stronglikeagirl.ca/
https://labuick.co/