Glendale Council celebrates launch of first Women's Fire Academy with Pasadena Fire Department

The Glendale City Council meeting on May 6, 2025, highlighted significant community initiatives, particularly focusing on the inaugural Women's Fire Academy and the upcoming Fire Service Day.

Council member Asatria opened the discussion by inviting Interim Fire Chief Brooks to share insights about the Women's Fire Academy, which successfully launched last weekend. The program engaged approximately 60 women aged 18 to 24, aiming to address the historical underrepresentation of women in fire and emergency services. Chief Brooks emphasized the importance of this initiative, which provided participants with hands-on experiences in various firefighting activities, including physical fitness training, search and rescue, and vehicle extrication. The collaboration with the Pasadena Fire Department was noted as a key factor in the program's success.

In addition to the academy, the council discussed the upcoming Fire Service Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 10, from 9 AM to 2 PM. This event is designed to educate the community about fire services and features a pancake breakfast, fire station tours, and interactive demonstrations for children. Chief Brooks encouraged families to attend, highlighting the event as a major outreach opportunity for the Glendale Fire Department.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to promoting diversity within the fire service and engaging the community through educational events.