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This resolution designates the week of June 22 through 28, 2025, as "Women Firefighters and EMS Workers Week" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the critical contributions of women in emergency services. The resolution highlights the historical and current roles of women in firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS), noting that they currently make up about 9% of firefighters and 31% of the EMS workforce in the United States. It acknowledges the challenges women face in these professions, including potential skepticism about their abilities and historical barriers to entry, while emphasizing that through proper training, firefighters and EMS workers of any gender can make significant contributions to emergency response efforts. The resolution aims to celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and bravery of women in these vital public service roles, and seeks to encourage diversity and recruitment in firefighting and EMS professions, which are currently experiencing worker shortages.

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