Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership
Written as a tribute by Chief Dennis Compton, Fire Service Women of Vision and Leadership features profiles of outstanding women in the fire services industry. This resource is intended to commemorate and celebrate the vital roles and achievements of women in both the fire service and American history. The book also serves as a tool to encourage women to pursue fire service careers and related leadership positions in the future.
Featured Article:
Study: An Examination of Occupational Exposures and Reproductive Health Among Women Firefighters: A Literature Review
Published By: Archives of Women Health and Care; Volume 6 Issue 1 – March 15, 2023
Authered By: Brittany S. Hollerbach*; Carrie L. Sutherland; Maria DH Koeppel; Kimberly Cox; Amy Hanifan; and Sara A. Jahnke – Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, NDRI, USA.
This review identifies and summarizes the current state of the literature on the reproductive Health of women firefighters. Several alarming firefighting exposures were noted, and the existing literature supports an association between firefighting and higher rates of reproductive health complications. However, the lack of research in this area has precipitated uncertainty concerning appropriate firefighting duties during pregnancy and the safe return to work post-partum. This has led to an absence of effective policy and, in some cases, no policy at all. This is occurring while reproductive health is an emerging area of concern for firefighters, both men and women.
IFSJLM Journal
International Fire Service Journal of Leadership And Management
Volume 17 of the International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management is now available in the Past Editions Page.