Firefighting has long been a male-dominated industry, but more women are entering the line of work in the Triangle. Holly Springs broke barriers and now has an all-female crew on Engine 2. There’s a relatively new camp encouraging young women to enter the industry.
The Town of Cary is holding Camp Ignite for the second year. There are 37 campers, which is an 85% rise from last year.
Organizers said the camp’s greater goal is to recruit more female firefighters…