Female firefighters gather for training, networking opportunities

CHAMPAIGN – A team of firefighters placed and mounted a ladder and, later, extinguished flames in training drills Sunday in Champaign.

When they pulled off their helmets and face pieces, the characteristic they shared became clear – they were all female.

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