In January, Karen Fry became the first-ever woman to be named chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, guiding the 800-strong department as it navigates the unprecedented landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Karen Fry is not afraid of a challenge â or standing out.
In January, she became the first-ever woman to be named chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, guiding the 800-strong department as it navigates the unprecedented landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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âI look at things a little differently than maybe other people in the fire service. And maybe thatâs been part of my success.â
When sheâs asked about being a woman leader in a traditionally male-dominated field, she doesnât blink or waver in her response.
In January, Karen Fry became the first-ever woman to be named chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, guiding the 800-strong department as it navigates the unprecedented landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
In January, Karen Fry became the first-ever woman to be named chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, guiding the 800-strong department as it navigates the unprecedented landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
In January, Karen Fry became the first-ever woman to be named chief of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, guiding the 800-strong department as it navigates the unprecedented landscape of the COVID-19 global pandemic.