Eugene
Young Women’s Fire Camp inspires and empowers future firefighters at Eugene Springfield Fire
Eugene, OR – Last week, Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) hosted its highly anticipated Young Women’s Fire Camp, an event many look forward to all year.
Sixteen motivated young women participated, guided and mentored by dedicated ESF staff who invested their time and energy into the campers’ experience.
The camp featured hands-on training, teamwork exercises, and inspiring moments designed to build skills and confidence in future firefighters.
Organizers celebrated the incredible potential and enthusiasm shown by the campers throughout the week, marking the event as a powerful step toward greater diversity and inclusion in the fire service.
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Crime & Safety3 days ago
Woman pIaced her daughter’s newborn in a cooIer after a faiIed CPR attempt to revive the chiId shortly after she and her spouse Iured the expectant mom, then forced her to Iie on the ground, stabed her and forcibIy extracted the baby while she Iay on the ground, kiIIing both: DA
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