More than 100 women attended a special firefighter recruitment event in South Lanarkshire.
Held at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) headquarters in Cambuslang, the event was designed to encourage women to consider a career in firefighting and help diversify Scotland’s frontline fire service.
The event provided attendees with information about the role of a wholetime firefighter, the recruitment process and the training involved.
It also offered a chance to hear directly from women already serving in the SFRS.
Currently, just 220 of Scotland’s 3430 wholetime operational firefighters are women – around six per cent.
Women make up 14.6 per cent of the service’s total workforce of 7556, which includes on-call staff, operations control and support roles.
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Group commander Lorna Yuill, an experienced firefighter based in Glasgow, said: “Events like this are an important part of our work to ensure people have clear, accurate information about what a career in firefighting involves.
“Increasing the number of women firefighters is not just about recruitment.
“A more diverse workforce helps build stronger teams, improves decision-making and ensures the service better reflects the communities of Scotland.
“Creating space for experienced firefighters to share their journey is an important step in breaking down barriers and challenging outdated perceptions of the role.”
The SFRS encourages anyone considering a career in firefighting to follow its social media channels or visit its website for the latest information, eligibility criteria and application guidance.
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