Jen tries being a firefighter for a day with SAFD cadets

Hero Like Her program focuses on recruiting female firefighters

SAN ANTONIO – Do you have what it takes to be a San Antonio firefighter? Jen tries out being a cadet for a day. πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸš’πŸ”₯

The San Antonio Fire Department has a program that reminds women about the opportunity to become a firefighter. It’s called Hero Like Her. While it’s on hold for now, SAFD hopes to begin it again soon.

Click here for more information on Hero Like Her.

SAFD has a mission to inspire women from the time they are young girls through the time they are eligible to gain a position within our department. By mentoring women in our community and helping them achieve their goals, SAFD will develop individual talents to create a stronger community.

https://www.herolikeher.com/

About the Authors:

Diana Winters is a San Antonio-area native, Emmy award-winning and GLAAD-nominated journalist who loves the Alamo City. She is the executive producer of SA Live, creator of South Texas PRIDE and co-creator of Texas Eats.

Jen Tobias-Struski loves her hometown of San Antonio, and is proud to celebrate it every day working on SA Live. The Emmy-Award winning producer hosts the Mom-Day series, featuring fun, family-themed segments from crafting to fashion hacks every Monday.