With women making up only 4% of firefighters nationwide, a new workshop in Broken Arrow is aiming to change that. The “Fierce Future” Female Firefighters Readiness Workshop, hosted by Tulsa Metro Women on Fire and the Broken Arrow Fire Department, is scheduled for June 14 to help women learn what it takes to become a firefighter.
First-of-its-Kind Workshop Coming to Green Country
Registration for the workshop opens at 8 a.m. on Friday. The event is open to women interested in learning about the firefighting profession—and what’s involved in the hiring process.
“June 14th is the day that we’re having it, and Broken Arrow Fire is super excited to be teaming up with Tulsa Metro Women on Fire to host the workshop,” said Jill Boeckman, the first female Captain with the Broken Arrow Fire Department.
The event will be held at the Broken Arrow Fire Department Training Center.
What Participants Can Expect
Rather than a physical training session, the workshop will focus on preparing attendees for the steps needed to get hired…