Empowering Women in Fire: Rachael Staebell

About this episode

Rachael Staebell discusses her journey and the mission of Women in Fire, emphasizing advocacy for women's issues in the fire service.

In this conversation, Rachael discusses her journey as a retired lieutenant paramedic and her role as the incoming president of Women in Fire. She shares insights into the organization's history, mission, and the importance of advocating for women's issues in the fire service. The discussion covers various topics, including the unique environment of Women in Fire conferences, the significance of proper PPE, and the ongoing efforts in women's health and fitness. Rachael emphasizes the need for collaboration and mentorship within the fire service, highlighting the organization's commitment to improving the experiences of women firefighters.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jennifer Darling, Josh Darling

Guest: Rachael Staebell

Topics covered

• women in fire service
• advocacy
• mentorship
• health and fitness
• firefighter experiences

Keywords

• women firefighters
• fire service
• PPE
• collaboration
• mentorship
• health
• fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Women in Fire

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