Henderson Fire Department hosts free workshop for aspiring female firefighters

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Women interested in becoming firefighters got a firsthand look at the demands of the job during a free workshop hosted Saturday by the Henderson Fire Department.

The Women in Fire Service Workshop introduced participants to the physical and mental requirements of working as a Henderson firefighter through a mix of classroom lectures, physical agility exercises, and hands-on training with firefighting equipment.

At the Henderson Fire Training Center, attendees practiced several core skills and tasks, including learning how to properly handle and maneuver a fire hose…

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