Forging the Next Generation of Female Firefighters | Krystal Caissie
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Forging the Next Generation of Female Firefighters | Krystal Caissie
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Third-generation volunteer firefighter Krystal Caissie shares her passion for Camp Molly, a groundbreaking program in Canada that empowers and trains teenage girls for a future in the fire service. Discover how this hands-on camp is building confidence, breaking down barriers for women in a male-dominated field, and inspiring the next generation of first responders.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
What is Camp Molly? An inside look at the four-day camp that's changing young women's lives.
Hands-On Training: From forcible entry to raising ladders, how the camp simulates real-world firefighter evolutions.
A Family Legacy: Krystal's story as the first woman in a three-generation firefighting family.
Determination Over Strength: Why persistence and a refusal to give up are the most important traits for a firefighter.
The New Reality of Canadian Wildfires: A firsthand account of living surrounded by smoke and the need for preparedness.
Inspiring the Next Generation: How programs like Camp Molly are a critical solution to the firefighter recruitment crisis.
A New Passion: How instructing at Camp Molly has become a driving force in Krystal's own career.