Women in the fire service have been competing for a perceived limited number of seats at the decision-making table for what seems like forever. Like some strange adult version of musical chairs, circling like vultures as we wait for the music to stop, this game feels real… and the strategy to win is cutthroat. However, underneath it all, the competition…
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Ladies, take your Seat at the Table, there is Plenty of Room
Labels and Judgement
I am often finding myself buying wine based on the labels. “Labels are for cans, not people.” Anthony Rapp The first winery that I went to was in Santiago, Chile about 15 years ago. You can read about that adventure here. Up until that point, I wasn’t a fan of wine except for the super sweet rieslings. After the visit…
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The One Adventure That Changed My Life Forever (Part 2)
If you are new to the tribe, and this is your first post, WELCOME! I am so happy that you are here. The following story is the second part of an adventure that changed my life. So before you get too deep into the second half of the story click here to read the first part. And if you have…
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The One Adventure That Changed My Life Forever (Part 1)
Growing up, our family vacations included road trips to Kansas and occasional labor day weekend trips. We went to Manitou Springs and Estes Park, two small towns about two hours outside of Denver. My parents didn’t have the resources to take us on fancy trips. But I have always had a space in my heart for adventure and a longing to…
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An Excellent Opportunity for Growth and Humility
Equality, trophies, fairness, and privilege. Probably not the first words that come to mind when you think of the fire service. I would instead be writing about pride, service, family, courage, leadership, mentors, and community… the words that come to my mind when I think of the fire service. But I can’t in good faith continue to let the undercurrent…
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