Eagan Staffs Its First Ever All-Female Firefighter Crew

Eagan MN

08 November, 2021

9:55 AM

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EAGAN, MN — For the first time in Eagan Fire Department's history, it staffed an all-female firefighter crew Saturday, the city said in a news release. Captain Jessica Hoffman, Firefighter Danielle Fasching and Firefighter Natalie Holter make up the crew of Eagan Engine 2, the city said. Despite the number of female firefighters continuing to grow, women only make up four percent of career firefighters, according to the National Fire Protection Association.