Today we celebrate the strength, resilience and dedication of the incredible women in the BC Wildfire Service and beyond including, those who are Two Spirit, transgender, non-binary or gender diverse. Women represent in all kinds of positions, from firefighters on the frontlines to incident commanders, technical experts, pilots, logistics experts, program leads, mentors and coaches. Women play a vital role in wildfire management across the province. We recognize the barriers women have overcome

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