Iqaluit Fire Department Celebrates International Women’s Day

Public Service Announcement
Iqaluit Fire Department Celebrates International Women’s Day 
March 1, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

Tuesday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day. While women only make up 3% of Canadian firefighters, they account for 30% of the team at the Iqaluit Fire Department. That is 10 times higher than the national average.

In recognition of International Women’s Day and these incredible firefighters, the City would like to highlight the above information and promote women, both in the industry and beyond.

As an act of recognition, On March 8, 2022, from 7h00 to 19h00, the entire shift will be worked entirely by women Firefighters, EMTs and emergency phone dispatchers. This woman-only platoon will run all ambulance and fire calls that day.
Iqalummiut can be proud and feel safe knowing they are being protected by strong and capable women.

For additional information during business hours, please contact: 
Aleksey Cameron
Communications and Customer Service Manager
867-979-5607 | a.cameron@iqaluit.ca