Memphis Fire Department and Girl Scouts Heart of the South held Hero Day in 2024 at Chester Anderson Fire Campus. The event offered young women considering careers in fire and emergency services a day of empowerment and exploration.
The event was a partnership between the Memphis Fire Department and Girl Scouts Heart of the South, according to a Memphis Fire Department Facebook post. The event was presented as an opportunity to explore, learn and be inspired.
A Small Slice of a Male-Dominated Field
The push to get more girls into the fire service reflects a stark gender gap that has persisted for years.
Hero Day has been held before. In 2024, the Memphis Fire Department and Girl Scouts Heart of the South held the event at Chester Anderson Fire Campus. Action News 5 described it as a day of empowerment and exploration for young women considering careers in fire and emergency services.
Looking Back at 2023
The 2023 Hero Day was the event's seventh annual edition.
