HerSTORY: CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

CHATTANOOGA'S FEMALE FIREFIGHTERS HONORED 

(Chattanooga, TN.)  They're fearless, feisty, and female firefighters.  Chi Memorial Hospital and The Chattanooga Fire Department teamed up to honor the pioneers and gatekeepers with CFD during Women's History Month.

"Flames of Courage" included an intimate chat about the struggles and challenges of being a black female firefighter in the Tennessee Valley.

This week's event was moderated by Chattanooga City Council Woman Raquetta Dotley. 

The City of Chattanooga and Chi-Memorial told the standing room only crowd they are committed to producing more events honoring and recognizing and raising the visibility of the fearless public servants.

Reception Hosted by Chi Memorial Hospital and 
The Chattanooga Fire Department

The reception was standing room only. Hosted by
The Common House supporters for to hear about 
the struggles and challenges of these "gender 
benders first hand. Many people attending were
surprised to hear how many of the women were
discouraged from even trying out to become a 
firefighter because they are also single mothers.

Pictured: Varion Walton, Nicole Brown, Captain Jenny
Funk,  FFS Glenda Wilson, and Retired Fire 
Captain Benita Owens

hashtagA huge thank you to Chi-Memorial Hospital, Nicole Brown, Chattanooga City Council and the CFD for profiling the stories of these extraordinary pioneers and trailblazers who are ready to 'influence the NEXT GENERATION" public servants.