Women Explore Fire Day Minnesota is Saturday in Marshall

Goal is to inspire females to consider fire service opportunities

In a proactive effort to address staffing challenges facing departments statewide, particularly in rural communities, a statewide event called Women Explore Fire Day Minnesota will take place at 9 a.m. on May 2 at the Merit Center in Marshall.

As senior firefighters retire, departments must recruit and retain the next generation of responders to ensure emergency medical and fire response services remain strong. Currently, women make up approximately 9% of firefighters nationwide, underscoring a significant opportunity to expand the talent pool within the fire service.